Who am I?
This is a hard question for most of us, but for those of us with BPD, it’s almost impossible.
almost
We aim to help those affected by the condition access the resources to aid them on their journey.
BMC Psychiatry
“up to 85%” of BPD sufferers will attempt suicide
StatPearls
Over 75% of people who are diagnosed with BPD are women
PubMed
Men with BPD are 15x times more likely to die by suicide and Women with BPD are 38x more likely to die by suicide than the general population
Harvard Medical School
BPD is treatable
Symptoms
Symptoms of BPD are varied among sufferers and each individuals experience is unique. If you think you display some of these, it might be helpful to seek an assessment to clear your mind or begin your journey of recovery.
Quiet BPD
Someone with quiet BPD, will experience the same intense emotions of anger, shame, sadness and guilt. However, they tend to do so internally making it more difficult to identify. The symptoms are broadly the same but we have a page on the common signs of Quiet BPD (Discouraged BPD).