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Borderline Personality Disorder Test

What is borderline personality disorder?

Our mood cannot always be the same, otherwise we would become like robots. We react to changing circumstances with the help of changing emotions. But some people may experience sharp emotional ups and downs without any significant reason. Sometimes such mood swings may be due to a dangerous psychological condition - borderline personality disorder. This is a psychological disorder that is characterized by frequent mood changes within a short period of time, extreme emotionality and impulsiveness. A person with this disorder has a distorted idea of themselves and their abilities, which often creates problems in everyday life.

The main danger of borderline personality disorder is a tendency to take rash risks. People with BPD can put their lives and the lives of others at risk for no apparent reason. For example, dangerous driving is considered one of the frequent manifestations of BPD. Impulsivity also increases the risk of conflicts and spontaneous financial expenses.

Could I have BPD?

Many people live with this disorder, according to various estimates, from 1% to 6% of the adult population experience symptoms of BPD of varying severity. It is believed that the proportion of men and women with BPD is approximately the same, but women usually experience symptoms of lesser severity. Therefore, do not despair if you find symptoms of borderline personality disorder in yourself.

In order to assess the likelihood of you or your loved one having symptoms of borderline personality disorder, we suggest you take this test.

GUIDELINES

Indicate how much you agree or disagree with the statement, carefully reading each item. Please note that this test is provided for informational purposes only and its results can in no way be considered as specialist advice or a diagnosis.

I have a chronic feeling of emptiness.
I perform one or more of the following actions: reckless driving, unsafe sex, alcohol or drug abuse, overeating, gambling or reckless funds' spending.
I can become paranoid, feel “forked” or dissociate if I am under stress.
I idealize others, especially when I first meet with them, and I feel comfortable sharing the most intimate details with them. But I often feel they are the same as everyone else over time. It is not enough for me to communicate with them.
I can become very angry, extremely sarcastic. I feel it is difficult for me to control this anger.
I engaged in self-injury, harm, or suicidal behavior, gestures, or threats.
I experience sudden changes in the way I look at myself and my life, I can completely change my goals, values, and career views.
I am afraid others will refuse or leave me - so I will make insane efforts to avoid it (even when it is practically unreal).
My mood may change between extreme periods of anxiety, depression, or irritability in just a few hours or days.
My views on other people can change dramatically without warning. This is especially true of those who are not indifferent to me.

How does BPD affect relationships?

Relationships are often characterized by a cycle of idealization and devaluation ("black-and-white thinking"). A partner may seem perfect one day and like an enemy the next over a minor mistake. This is accompanied by an intense fear of abandonment and frantic efforts to avoid it.

What is the difference between BPD and Bipolar Disorder?

In Bipolar Disorder, phases of mania and depression last for weeks. In BPD, mood shifts occur within hours or minutes and are usually triggered by external events (e.g., someone's tone or look). BPD is a personality disorder, whereas Bipolar is a mood disorder.

What does the symptom of "chronic emptiness" mean?

Many people with BPD describe this as a painful feeling of having no "sense of self" or an internal hole that cannot be filled. This feeling often drives a search for extreme emotions, impulsive spending, or binge eating just to feel "alive."

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