Efforts to avoid real or perceived abandonment, such as plunging headfirst into relationships-or ending them just as quickly.Their interests and values can change quickly, and they may act impulsively or recklessly. People with borderline personality disorder also tend to view things in extremes, such as all good or all bad. These changing feelings can lead to unstable relationships and emotional pain. Their feelings for others can change quickly, and swing from extreme closeness to extreme dislike.
People with borderline personality disorder may experience intense mood swings and feel uncertainty about how they see themselves. Learn more about the disorder, how it’s diagnosed, and how to find support. Effective treatments are available to manage the symptoms of borderline personality disorder. This loss of emotional control can increase impulsivity, affect how a person feels about themselves, and negatively impact their relationships with others. Contribute to Mental Health Research Mobile navigation
