Is there a spectrum for Borderline Personality Disorder?

Yes, it is, like all the other personality disorders. The DSM sets out the following 9 criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder, and you'd have to meet at least 5 of them, to be considered as having BPD. read more

They include antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder. For me I now view it as one Narc Spectrum with Mild to Severe versions where each Cluster B variant (Borderline/Histronic/Antisocial/ Narcissist) can appear singularly or as a hybrid on any part of the spectrum from Mild to Severe. read more

The full spectrum of symptoms of borderline disorder appears most commonly in the teenage years and in early adulthood. This enables early treatment of the disorder during a critical period of development. It is difficult to diagnose the disorder accurately in children, but. behavioral precursors may be evident in early childhood. read more

Along with misunderstanding, there’s also stigma — and not just from other laypeople, but also from professionals. This can make a person feel even more alone. However, BPD actually affects about two percent of the population. That’s more people than have bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. And there’s good news: Borderline personality disorder is treatable and recovery is possible. read more