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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious psychiatric disorder characterized by instability in a person’s actions, moods, relationships and self-image. The instability associated with BPD can disrupt daily living, long-term planning and the individual’s sense of self-identity. People diagnosed with BPD have difficulty regulating emotions, such as anger, impulsivity, depression and anxiety, and have highly unstable patterns of social relationships. Patients often require extensive mental health services, and account for 20 percent of psychiatric hospitalizations. But with appropriate help and interventions, many people with BPD can improve and lead productive lives.

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