Causes of Borderline Personality Disorder

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What causes Borderline Personality Disorder? Here to answer that question is leading clinical psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula. In this video, Dr. Ramani shares tips on spotting the early signs BPD and what causes it that you need to know.

She discusses:
- The biological factors affecting BPD
- The environmental factors affecting BPD
- What are some examples of environmental factors that cause BPD?
- What research is currently being done surrounding borderline personality disorder?
- The importance of providing support for parents, who can, in turn, help their children.

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[saintmalo]

Emotional neglect is something most parents don't even realise that they do. They can't give something that they themselves never received. Emotional neglect feels extremely invalidating and isolating. You can grow up with your parents being really great and meeting all your material needs but if you're a sensitive child and your parents invalidated you emotionally, you'll get fucked up.

[gotb]

As a licensed psychotherapist I really appreciate how she explains this. Keep in mind this is very similar as to how most other personality disorders develop. "Nature loads the gun, the environment pulls the trigger."

[MargauxHemingway]

My ex has BPD, sadly I learned it after we broke up, then I understood his behaviour. They need you to listen when they are not feeling well, and tô take action. Not ignoring them or being deffensive. They have a deep fear of abandonment and all you need is to be more supportive and affective. They are good people struggling.

[babysam]

I wasn’t abused as a child, but I was rejected by peers/classmates for my entire childhood and I feel like that is definitely what caused it. I have extreme insecurity issues as well.

[MuslimahOfTheWEST]

I feel that many people that struggle with BPD went through emotional abandonment by one or both parents. This I feel could be a large factor in how it develops in many adults.

[INTOTHEFOLD]

This may be my favorite comment section of all time. BPD is one of the most painful psychological disorders a human being can have. I have always felt INCREDIBLY alone with this disorder. It's honestly so nice to hear other people who suffer from it speak about their experiences. I'll definitely get more in depth in other comments but I just want to thank everyone who is coming forward and sharing their story. You are not alone. 😘

[missylee]

I was diagnosed with BPD at age 23. I am now 40 and still see it in me, even though I’ve toned it down over the years. Came from being abandoned by my mother and being raised by a narcissistic and emotionally abusive father. Personal relationships are so hard for me. Being left or ignored drives me mad. It’s definitely gotten better with age, but it’s always there.

[daisygirl]

Parents who are abusive towards their kids that develop BPD don't give a shit if the child needs help, if anything they blame the child for the behaviors they are showing which makes things that much worse for the child.

[MaruErnekr]

I suffered the borderline disorder for over 23 years, with so much anxiety not until I came across psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment actually saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean.
Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms

[Userforeverneverever]

Dr. Raani speaking about bpd on this channel saved my life 5 years ago. I was suicidal and after realizing I might have bpd I went to get help. I was diagnosed and immediately went to iop treatment program with dbt. Thank you for raising awareness and saving my life. Not only am I still here I am the a healthy healed person who has love and compassion for herself.

[kourtneymcelwee]

I have BPD and the one thing that I struggle with most is knowing whether someone is insulting me and being abusive or if I was triggered by an insecurity or fear.
So I just dissociate from everything or I'll ignore it, change the subject or get defensive. It makes me seem as if I am being self centered which I'm not trying to do at all!
It's very hard bc I can feel of these things and think all of this and still not know how to properly communicate or respond. Which frustrates me even more.

[tiptapkey]

I'd like to take a moment to appreciate anyone who is trying to work on this and not just pretending you're fine. I was raised by a mother with unchecked BPD. It was a nightmare and now I struggle with avoidant personality disorder. If you have or will have children, it's imperative that you work on this.

[chang]

started microdosing mushrooms in place of my prescriptions i feel like ive become a better person... best decision ive ever made. I wish it was more accessible to those that need.

[chloedenlinger]

I highly believe bpd developed in me from growing up in a narcissistic emotionally/mentally abusive household in which I was the scapegoat of the system. :(

[lisaschafer]

Watching a child spiral out of control, especially once they are adults, with BPD, is heartbreaking and devastating. :(

[clairewillow]

Did she forget to mention that narcissistic parenting as a possible contributor to a child growing up to meet the criteria for BPD or did I miss it? Nothing more invalidating that a parent with NPD. They exploit. They lack empathy. And they feel entitled to whatever they want

[kellykelly]

I was diagnosed with depression at age 5 yrs. As an adult I have been diagnosed with BPD, with major depression and generalized anxiety disorder. My struggle has been so difficult and life long. I worked for 35 yrs but am now on permanent disability. I don't work or drive and stay home most of the time. It is extremely difficult finding quality mental health help due to the cost factor. I am now 59 yrs old and am trying to find videos and work books to help myself.

[DenethordeSade.]

As someone with BPD who is really, reeeally struggling at the moment, I have to thank you guys and also the comment section for this well spoken information. Might help others understand why I was like I was.

[daniellesuzanneisitt]

I have bpd, my mother was an abusive narcissist, my dad was in and out of prison, i was sexually abused, raped, alot of trauma.. also have ptsd, anxiety, depression, and now chronic physical health conditions. My narcissist mother loves to tell people i have bpd.. though i am such a loving, kind, caring, empathetic, affectionate person.

[gabrielleann]

I suffer from borderline personality disorder, trauma, major depressive, and adhd. I was emotionally neglected, bullied, in an abusive relationship, etc. I always feel guilty for whoever wants to care about me, and I end up self sabotaging. I've actually been anti social, and im alone most of the time because I know im extremely challenging. I have WAVES of moods throughout the day, and it goes from happy, depressed because I feel as if nobody likes me and they're out to get me, to angry at myself for not even knowing what I'm doing and who I am. My mood swings are absolutely debilitating. I'm a college student, and even when I socialize, I have out of body moments & im completely out. We know that others suffer due to our emotional instability. Which is why I personally cut people off as a whole. I can't differentiate the good from the bad, what's real and what's not. I can get EXTREME anxiety or paranoia over things most wouldn't. I get told by a family member that im scared of everything. However, im currently in dbt & I only recently started, but if there's one thing I've learned so far is that it's okay to not be okay. The rest will come after, once one realizes it's okay to seek help.