Borderline Personality Disorder: Men vs Women

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Discover the signs of borderline personality disorder in men vs. women you should know.
Dr. Ramani Durvasula is here to tell you how men and women each experience borderline personality disorder (BPD). She ends the interview with why understanding the signs of borderline personality disorder and other disorders is so important in helping people find the right treatment.

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[esnutaliah]

The fact that psychology isn’t a subject at school from day 1 is disturbing. It would save much trauma...

[Geshtafshnifka]

She’s so empathic and passionate and loving, he’s so positively curious and detail-oriented. Love these videos!

[something]

Dating a man with bpd is they have intense outbursts of anger but apologize and are the sweetest people when they aren’t in rage. They also had a bad childhood and family issues.

[HopeUnquenchable]

"When somebody tells you they have a medical illness, such as cancer, or diabetes, there's so much more empathy than if we're told they have depression or Bipolar Disorder or Borderline Personality Disorder. Until we raise the level of *empathy* for _mental_ illness to be at the same level as what we call 'physiological illness, ' _my_ work isn't done - and nor should be the work of any mental health practitioner. Till we iron that out, we are going to be fighting this battle in mental health."

Thank you for your passion and compassion for those suffering mental illness; you brought me to tears, Dr. Ramani; you're an inspiration!

[EpicPineappleFace]

My boyfriend has it they kept trying to say he was just angry i had to tell the therapists he had bpd and they were like aww yea actually that’s what it is. I feel men just get labeled as angry criminals

[bcpr]

I just want an hour of audio of Dr. Ramani narrating something calming and reassuring in that articulate, knowledgeable voice of hers, to help cope with our current times.

[JC-xxdm]

BPD is prevalent in men. Mix of bipolar type symptoms, throw in some narcissism and histrionics followed by a massive question mark and asking yourself wtf is this and you have BPD.

[robneate]

I have been diagnosed with Bipolar and BPD. I was diagnosed late in life, since then my life was turned upside down. I haven't lived in the family home for six years. This video series is the first I've seen that puts the important information in terms we all understand. Thank you.

[emilybets]

She is amazing ❤🌹🌺 Thank you for inviting her. 🤗🐕🌹🌸🌺🌷❤

[Xana_K]

I feel like the key is prevention. Alot of these disorders come from childhood traumas, we should educate parents on mental health so any children suffering can get help before it becomes a full blown personality disorder. I just wish it was possible. It's terrible for the adults suffering and everyone around them. Why can't parents just be good to their kids :(
A disordered parent potentially creates a disordered child. The cycle goes on and on.

[howell]

Gosh dang...everything they say is me. I'm a 45 y/o male who just got diagnosed with BPD 2 years ago. Before getting diagnosed I thought I was just insane. I had no idea why my emotions were a roller coaster. I knew when something would send me over the edge emotionally but couldn't do anything to stop it. Living with BPD is miserable. It feels like you are empty inside and nothing ever fills the void. I'm financially set for life, I'm married, I have two kids, and yet I feel completely dead inside.

[KillZoneEN]

I've been told by friends and family that I have some underlying mental issues, some have said they think it's BDP (I'm a male). I'm beginning to think they are right after looking at the symptoms. Constantly feeling empty, no real identity (put up a front to fit in), erratic and impulsive behaviour, feeling of rage at annoyances and slights, fear of losing people, constant depression and anxiety that comes and goes, emotional dissociation, black and white thinking etc...

[tiffanyfrance]

As a woman, you should track your symptoms with your menstrual cycle before accepting any mental health diagnoses. PMDD is real and commonly ignored. It is actually advised to check all of a patient's hormones prior to going the mental health route. Sadly, this is often not the norm and it is pills first questions later.

[callumwells]

I'm a male borderline and it is such a relief to see it start being recognised as unbiased to gender. I did a year of DBT, and while it was primarily female, it was refreshing to see men start coming through it with me.

[KittehDisorder]

I have both Bipolar and BPD, Her empathetic personality and informative content are the only lights at the end of this treacherous tunnel

[alliespeaks]

BPD has lost me so many jobs, and gotten me into trouble to the point I got suspended from a community college.
We can't help it. We need constant reassurance about people not leaving us. It is a daily battle. Thank you for putting these videos out there. BPD battles are the worst and people need to be more understanding and empathic! Sensitivity and understanding.

[foreignhades]

This is so true. I’m a 25 year old male. And I thought i was just a crazy angry dude. I’m really big with tattoos and a deep voice. It took me sop long to get diagnosed with borderline because they thought I had anti personality disorder / sociopath. I committed a lot of criminal acts, and I don’t want to blame it solely on my BPD but if I had known back then and had gotten treated, I’m sure the likelihood of me doing anything criminal would have dropped significantly.

[errinmonado]

Can you do a video on how to find a therapist that is right for YOU?

[hindsightpov]

It’s so true that even these days, a mental diagnosis is used as a label - a big Scarlet Letter - that society uses to stigmatize a person, more so than it’s used to give a person the correct treatment that person needs. More often than not, empathy is nowhere to be found.

It’s no wonder so many people are hesitant to openly talk about things that are troubling them and to seek out treatment.

[adammason]

I just want to say, I have never found the interviewer to be intentionally rude. Hes doing a great job and I find him rather relaxing to listen too. He's engaging and optimistic. People readily judge others without good reason, its sad. I'd like to thank both of you personally because I'v found the interviews very informative and judgement free.