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sarahsweets · Nov 23, 2019 at 05:06 AM

To piggyback off @Hi Eleny

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Borderline Personality Disorder is a condition that arises as a result of trauma. It is a part of the human condition. Please do not be do hard on yourself and don't think too much about this diagnosis.

[quote]Causes
As with other mental health disorders, the causes of borderline personality disorder aren't fully understood. In addition to environmental factors — such as a history of child abuse or neglect — borderline personality disorder may be linked to:

Genetics. Some studies of twins and families suggest that personality disorders may be inherited or strongly associated with other mental health disorders among family members.
Brain abnormalities. Some research has shown changes in certain areas of the brain involved in emotion regulation, impulsivity and aggression. In addition, certain brain chemicals that help regulate mood, such as serotonin, may not function properly.
Risk factors
Some factors related to personality development can increase the risk of developing borderline personality disorder. These include:

Hereditary predisposition. You may be at a higher risk if a close relative — your mother, father, brother or sister — has the same or a similar disorder.
Stressful childhood. Many people with the disorder report being sexually or physically abused or neglected during childhood. Some people have lost or were separated from a parent or close caregiver when they were young or had parents or caregivers with substance misuse or other mental health issues. Others have been exposed to hostile conflict and unstable family relationships.
Complications
Borderline personality disorder can damage many areas of your life. It can negatively affect intimate relationships, jobs, school, social activities and self-image, resulting in:

Complications
Repeated job changes or losses
Not completing an education
Multiple legal issues, such as jail time
Conflict-filled relationships, marital stress or divorce
Self-injury, such as cutting or burning, and frequent hospitalizations
Involvement in abusive relationships
Unplanned pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, motor vehicle accidents and physical fights due to impulsive and risky behavior
Attempted or completed suicide
In addition, you may have other mental health disorders, such as:

Depression
Alcohol or other substance misuse
Anxiety disorders
Eating disorders
Bipolar disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Other personality disorders

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It is overrated! You are a lovely human being and if you have obsessive thoughts, it is okay! As long as your behavior remains in check and you don't do anything illegal! Who cares! Be you! Be free and allow yourself you be yourself - even if you happen to fit the criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder (Which is actually Complex PTSD = which is a result of trauma.

Wouldn't making a pattern of mistakes suggest that someone enjoys it? Or begins to enjoy it?

As far as the bold goes:

You are never wrong in having feelings or thoughts! Thoughts and feelings are NOT a reflection of who you are - they just are. You have to validate your own experiences as a part of being human.

Have a good day.

Thanks,

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