I think it's an interesting article, but I'm always a bit dismayed when I read an article that states so firmly that BPD is caused by one thing. There are so many roads to the end point of this disorder. I think the author failed to factor in the critical genetic/biochemical component that has become such an important consideration of BPD.

I totally get the rage piece. I do think that is at the core of my emotional pain but over the years I learned very well how to hide that rage. And like many others I also found that I could "push people away" in order to survive. I didn't do it with rage, I just turned and walked away. I've learned to live with my aloneness and actually be more comfortable dealing with others on a very superficial level (less anxiety). I always kind of scratch my head at the description of people with BPD as always trying to get others to take care of them. Some of us are almost too good in the taking care of self department. I have trouble asking anyone else to borrow a cup of sugar LOL But that is also part of the illness--a narcissism or dysfunctional psuedo-independence. It's the thing that made it so difficult for me to engage in therapy when I started. I didn't want to ask ANYTHING Of my therapist because I was so worried about becoming dependent. . . . and then being disappointed. . . . and then probably the rage that the article talked about. . . although with me the rage has always been so hidden and denied. Tough road, huh, guys?