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The Facts on Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is also known as Personality DisorderBorderline Type. BPD is also known as Emotional Regulation Disorder (ERD). BPD affects over 2% of the U.S. population (between 5.8-8.7 million people). BPD is more common than schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder. 75% of people with BPD are female and usually within childbearing age. Very little research has been conducted to investigate BPD in men. People with BPD are reported to be frequent users of mental health resources. 20% of people with BPD spend time in psychiatric hospitals. 11% of people with BPD are treated in outpatient clinics. 70-80% of people with BPD exhibit self-injury (self-harm) behaviors such as self-mutilation, cutting, burning, scratching, etc. People who have BPD are more likely to self-harm because of 2 reasons: (1) as a response to impulsive urges; and (2) as part of a suicidal gesture. Approximately 10% (1 in 10) people with BPD successfully complete a suicide attempt. Successful suicide rate doubles with a history of self-destructive behaviors and previous suicide attempts. 69-75% of people with BPD exhibit self-destructive behaviors such as self-mutilation, chemical dependency, eating disorders and suicide attempts. Only two personality disorders are associated with self-harm behavior. One is Antisocial Behavior Disorder and the other is BPD. 50% of people with BPD experience Clinical Depression. At least 50% of people with BPD also suffer from Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymia, or even both. Approximately 25% of people with BPD also meet the criteria for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. About the Author David Oliver is the founder of BorderlineCentral.com a one stop source of information on how to cope and deal with borderline personality disorder. Back to Article List |
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