🌟 Let’s Talk About the Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) 🌟 Hello, wonderful people! As we dive into this week’s focus on Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), today we dey break down the symptoms of this complex and often misunderstood condition. Understanding the symptoms fit help us better empathize with those living with BPD. Let’s get into it! --- 1. Intense Fear of Abandonment People with BPD fit go extra lengths to avoid real or imagined abandonment. E fit manifest as clinginess or pushing people away to “test” their loyalty. --- 2. Unstable Relationships Relationships with loved ones fit dey intense and full of ups and downs. People with BPD often see others as either “all good” or “all bad,” switching quickly between the two. --- 3. Unclear or Shifting Self-Image The sense of self fit dey unstable. People with BPD fit feel like dem no sabi who dem really be. E fit lead to frequent changes in goals, values, or identity. --- 4. Impulsive Behaviors Risky behaviors like reckless spending, unsafe sex, substance abuse, or binge eating fit happen. These behaviors often dey fueled by trying to escape emotional pain. --- 5. Intense Emotional Swings Mood changes dey happen quickly, lasting a few hours to a few days. Emotions fit go from extreme happiness to deep sadness or anger without warning. --- 6. Chronic Feelings of Emptiness Many people with BPD dey describe feeling hollow or empty inside. This feeling fit lead to restlessness or attempts to fill the void in unhealthy ways. --- 7. Explosive Anger Intense, inappropriate anger or difficulty controlling anger fit be common. E fit lead to verbal outbursts or physical aggression, even over small matters. --- 8. Self-Harm or Suicidal Behaviors Self-injury (like cutting) or frequent suicidal thoughts or attempts fit occur. These behaviors often dey tied to overwhelming emotional pain. --- 9. Paranoia or Dissociation During stressful times, people with BPD fit feel paranoid or disconnected from reality (dissociation). E fit feel like an “out-of-body” experience or being detached from emotions. --- Key Takeaway: Living with BPD no easy, and the symptoms fit vary from person to person. If you or someone you know dey experience these symptoms, professional help dey available, and there’s hope for better days. PS: Tomorrow, we go talk about how to cope with BPD, whether na you get am or you dey support someone who does. Stay tuned! 😊 Cheers, Your Ever-Jovial Admin ❤️