Are people with borderline personality disorder dangerous?

Compared with other patients who seek routine treatment in a general medical clinic, those who fulfill criteria defining BPD are much more likely to endorse a history of violence, including breaking items, punching a wall, shoving a partner, and threatening someone with a weapon. read more

People with BPD have difficulty controlling their emotions - but that doesn't mean they don't feel them. Dr. Manning says people with BPD have a tremendous capacity for love and are often compassionate and caring towards humans and pets. read more

People with borderline personality disorder have incredible challenges when dealing with others and themselves because they have inflexible negative behavior patterns, an unstable self-image, uncontrollable emotions, and impulsivity. read more