What it is

EUPD (Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder), also known as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), is a mental health disorder characterized by instability in mood, self-image, behavior, and interpersonal relationships. Individuals with EUPD may experience intense and rapidly shifting emotions, impulsivity, fear of abandonment, and have difficulty regulating emotions.

Signs

Signs of EUPD can vary but the common symptoms include:

• Fear of abandonment

• Mood swings

• Unstable relationships

• Identity disturbance

• Impulsivity

• Suicidal behavior or self-harm

• Intense mood swings

• Chronic feelings of emptiness

• Paranoia

• Dissociation.

Causes

The exact cause of EUPD can be linked to a variety or combination of factors and they include:

• Genetic factors

• Childhood trauma (such as abuse or neglect)

• Brain abnormalities

• Environmental factors

• Invalidating family environments.

Adjustments 

Managing EUPD/BPD requires a comprehensive and individualized approach that addresses the underlying emotional dysregulation and interpersonal difficulties.

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to learn emotion regulation and coping skills, improve interpersonal relationships, and increase distress tolerance.

• Establishing boundaries in relationships

• Maintaining consistent routines

• Mindfulness practices

• Support groups

• Medication for co-occurring conditions such as depression or anxiety.