BPD Basics
The acronym BPD stands for...
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Name one common emotional symptoms of BPD.
Fear of abandonment, emptiness, mood swings, Impulsiveness
What breathing technique can reduce anxiety & anger?
Deep breathing
What therapy is the gold standard for BPD?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
True or False: People with BPD cannot recover.
False (recovery is possible with treatment)
At what stage of life do symptoms most often begin?
Adolescence or Early Adulthood
What kind of behaviors may people with BPD engage in when distressed?
Impulsive or Self-Harming behaviors
What grounding technique uses the five senses?
5-4-3-2-1 grounding method
What therapy helps change negative thoughts and behaviors?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CPT)
True or False: BPD is rare
False it affects about 1-2% of the population
BPD is classified under what group of disorders?
Personality Disorders
What maladaptive coping behaviors places individuals with BPD at risk?
Self-harm or suicidal behavior
What reflective activity can help manage emotions?
Journaling
True or False: Medications can cure BPD.
False; they manage symptoms, not cure
True or False: Only women are diagnosed with BPD.
False; men are also affected
This gender is more frequently diagnosed with BPD...
Women (though men are also affected)
What extreme feelings may change quickly in BPD?
Happiness, anger, sadness
What skills help patients stay focused on the present?
Mindfulness
What type of group provides peer support?
Support groups
True or False: Therapy is not effective for BPD
False: DBT & CBT are effective
What is the primary feature of BPD that impacts relationships?
Intense and unstable interpersonal relationships
What is the term for unstable self-identity seen in BPD?
Identity disturbance
Name one healthy distraction instead of self-harm.
Exercise, Music, Drawing, Calling a friend
Who usually provides structured therapy for BPD?
Mental Health Professionals
True or False: People with BPD are manipulative by choice
False; behaviors are due to emotional dysregulation