To find out if it is Borderline syndrome, also known as borderline personality disorder, it is necessary to be aware of symptoms such as mood swings and impulsivity, and whenever you suspect this psychological disorder, you should consult a psychologist or psychiatrist to diagnose the problem and start the proper treatment.
Usually, the first symptoms of Borderline personality appear during adolescence and can be confused with moments of rebellion common in young people, but in most cases they diminish in intensity in adult life. To know the causes of this disorder, read: Understand what borderline syndrome is.
Main symptoms
Some symptoms that may indicate Borderline Syndrome may be:
- exaggerated negative feelings, such as fear, shame, panic and anger exaggerated to the real situation;
- Unstable interpretations about others and about yourself, evaluating as a good person in an instant and quickly judging as a bad person;
- Fear of being abandoned by the closest people, mainly friends and family and, making threats in the case of being abandoned, such as a suicide attempt;
- Difficulty controlling emotions, being able to cry easily or have moments of enormous euphoria;
- addiction behaviors, such as gambling, uncontrolled spending of money, excessive consumption of food or drugs;
- Low self esteem considering themselves inferior to others;
- Impulsive and dangerous behaviors, such as unprotected intimate contact, drug abuse and disregard for social rules or laws, for example;
- Insecurity in yourself and others;
- Sensation of chronic emptiness and from feelings of constant rejection;
- Difficulty accepting criticism, overvaluing all situations.
Symptoms of Borderline Syndrome can arise due to routine events, such as going on vacation or changing plans, causing intense feelings of anger. However, they are more common in individuals who had strong emotional experiences as a child, such as facing an illness, death or situations of sexual abuse and neglect, for example.
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Consequences of Borderline Syndrome
The main consequences of this syndrome lead to very unstable relationships with the partner and family, which lead to the loss of ties, increasing the feeling of loneliness. They may also have difficulty keeping a job and develop financial difficulties, as they may develop addictions.
Furthermore, in more severe cases, constant suffering can lead to a suicide attempt.
How is the treatment done
Borderline Syndrome is not curable, but it can be controlled through treatment that is through a combination of medications prescribed by the psychiatrist, such as mood stabilizers, anti-depressants, tranquilizers and anti-psychotics to help maintain well-being.
In addition, it is essential to maintain psychological therapy guided by the psychologist to help the patient reduce symptoms and learn to control emotions and impulsiveness. The most used therapies are dialectical behavior therapy, especially for those patients with suicidal behavior, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family therapy and individual psychotherapy.
Due to the complexity of Borderline syndrome, psychological therapies can last for several months or even years.
