symptoms
This symptom is viewed as high highs and low lows
Mood swings
BPD is genetic, T or F
True
BPD can also look like which disorder?
Bipolar
False
This symptom is a childhood wound when they felt left alone from their family
Abandonment
Is BPD more commonly diagnosed in men or women
Women
What does co-morbid mean?
Having two or more disorders
BPD is incurable and no relief can be found, T or F
False
This symptom is seen with promiscuity, substance use, and dangerous activities
Reckless behavior
BPD can be genetic and environmental, T or F
True
BPD can also be diagnosed as/with
PTSD
Bipolar
GAD
Depression
CPTSD
What is the percentage of suicide for BPD?
8-10%
How are the relationships of a person with BPD
Rocky, scared of abandonment, pushes people away
What parts of the brain may be affected by BPD?
Decision making
Impulse control
Emotional regulation
How old do you have to be to be diagnosed with BPD?
18+
What percentage of people are affected by BPD?
1%
This symptoms is a hallmark of BPD and involves how they view themselves
Loss of identity
BPD is ____ times more likely if a parent or grandparent has BPD
2x
5x
10x
5x
What is a positive trait of someone with BPD?
Creative
Empathetic
Caring
Deeper experience of emotions
What is the percentage of people that recovered from BPD symptoms after 10 years?
85%