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Originally Posted by Useless Me
i do not believe that is a trait of bpd (but I not an expert).
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That symptom per se is not a trait of BPD. But it fits with "borderline" individuals because the kissing/hugging/touching is more intimate and personal, and intimacy/closeness usually feel threatening and unsafe to a borderline person, since they do not have a clear sense of identity and don't really know where they end psychologically and others begin.
On the other hand, addictive sex where the other person is used to get a release, rather than lovingly or intimately related to as a separate person, does fit with BPD. It is an acting out mechanism, which involves using the other person like an object, rather than a sign of a true intimate relationship.
But I would suggest not thinking of yourself as either BPD or not BPD. Anyone can have borderline traits to different degrees, and what is more important is how in the future you can have better relationships and learn to be intimate with other people if you want.