All articles tagged with #borderline personality disorder
Doja Cat revealed in a series of TikTok videos that she struggled with cocaine about eight years ago and has had alcohol-related issues; she says she’s moved past both, linking the challenges to undiagnosed mental illness and social media, and notes she’s been in therapy for years and was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder earlier this year.
New research shows that how people tell their life stories mirrors their level of personality functioning. Narratives with high deterioration predict greater everyday impairment and a higher likelihood of meeting clinical thresholds for personality disorders, while stories with more agency predict better self-reported functioning. In a study of 140 young adults (including many with borderline traits), researchers found deterioration in the narrative to be the strongest predictor beyond standard assessments, suggesting narrative analysis could augment dimensional approaches to personality disorders. Limitations include reliance on self-reported diagnoses and potential coding reliability issues.
A large, multi-study genome-wide association analysis of European- ancestry participants identified 11 genomic loci linked to borderline personality disorder, with nine nearby functional genes. Replication supported five additional loci, bringing the total to 11. The newly identified variants account for about 17% of inherited risk, indicating genetics play a meaningful but partial role in BPD.
Martin Short spoke about the February death of his daughter Katherine Short, 42, calling it a “nightmare for the family” as she struggled with severe mental health issues, including borderline personality disorder, and died by a self‑inflicted gunshot wound. Katherine was a mental‑health advocate, and Short notes his family has endured loss in other ways as well, ahead of his Netflix documentary Marty, Life Is Short.
Doja Cat revealed in a TikTok video that she has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD), calling it an agonizing condition and saying she’s been in therapy for years with an eight‑year journey of treatment and healing; she also praised Chappell Roan for setting boundaries with the media and stressed that she is not diagnosing Roan, highlighting the need for honesty and self‑care in the public eye while continuing her world tour.
Doja Cat revealed in a March TikTok that she is 'now struggling with BPD' and has been in therapy for years, describing an eight-year journey of healing and calling the condition agonizing; she also discusses lipedema and a liposuction she underwent, and she notes she isn’t diagnosing Chappell Roan with BPD while highlighting a broader conversation about celebrity mental health.
A neuroimaging study of drug-naïve adolescent girls with borderline personality disorder found reduced activation in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and other regions during self-reflection compared with healthy controls, suggesting diminished cognitive control over identity processing; results hint that some social-cognition networks may be preserved, but generalizability is limited by the small, female-only sample and study design, underscoring the need for replication and longitudinal work.
A neuroimaging study found that individuals with borderline personality disorder did not show abnormal brain activity when processing facial expressions compared to healthy individuals, but did exhibit lower heart rate variability. The study contributes to understanding the neural functioning of individuals with borderline personality disorder, but the small sample size and use of static images may not fully represent real-life emotional processing.
A woman's therapist suggested that her husband's cheating was a "trauma response" to her neglect of her mental health and their marriage, which she finds difficult to accept. The woman's refusal to take medication for her borderline personality disorder led to volatile behavior, causing strain in their relationship. While the woman feels betrayed, the therapist and her husband believe her neglect played a significant role in the affair. The situation highlights the complex nature of infidelity and the need to acknowledge multiple truths in relationships.
A study found that people with severe symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) tend to prefer calming and complex music such as jazz and classical, rather than loud and intense genres like punk and heavy metal. The research, which involved 549 participants, suggests that individuals with BPD may intentionally choose music that soothes them. However, the study has limitations, and further research into the effects of different musical genres on the emotions of people with BPD could provide insights for potential music therapy interventions.
A study by Flinders University has found that patients diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) are more likely to have recurrent hospital visits compared to those with other mental disorders. The research, analyzing over 86,000 episodes of care for 25,619 mental health patients in South Australian hospitals, highlights the impact of BPD on healthcare systems. Shorter initial inpatient stays were linked to quicker hospital readmissions for BPD patients, emphasizing the need for improved care pathways and tailored healthcare strategies to enhance outcomes and reduce emergency department presentations and hospital admissions.
Excessive screen time in adults has been linked to psychological distress and symptoms associated with borderline personality disorder, according to a study published in the Annals of Human and Social Sciences. The research found that individuals who spent excessive amounts of time in front of screens were more likely to exhibit signs of mood swings, difficulty managing emotions, anxiety, and depression. The study also revealed that men were more addicted to screens than women. While the study provides valuable insights, it focused on a specific region and does not imply causation. Further research is needed to explore the relationship between screen addiction and other mental health disorders.
Bree Conklin was misdiagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) at the age of 27, but five years later, she discovered that she actually has autism. The misdiagnosis led to years of confusion, medication side effects, and strained relationships. Conklin's experience highlights the stigma and misunderstandings surrounding both autism and BPD, emphasizing the need for accurate diagnoses and support for individuals with these conditions.
A neuroimaging study conducted in Germany found that women who experienced childhood trauma had reduced cortical thickness in specific brain areas, particularly the right lingual gyrus of the occipital lobe. Individuals who experienced childhood trauma and later developed borderline personality disorder (BPD) had even thinner cortices in several additional brain areas. Childhood trauma is a major risk factor for mental health disorders, and this study adds to our understanding of the brain's response to trauma. However, the study's limitations include a small sample size and the exclusion of men.
Ultramarathoner Nickademus de la Rosa, known for his incredible feats in races like Badwater and Barkley Marathons, has been battling borderline personality disorder, a serious mental illness that has affected his running career and personal life. Diagnosed at 29, de la Rosa used running as a form of self-medication to cope with emotional turmoil. With the support of his wife, Jade Belzberg, also an ultramarathon runner, de la Rosa is now focused on his mental health, receiving treatment, and reframing his thoughts and behavior. While his running career has taken a backseat, de la Rosa is pursuing a master's degree in sports psychology and coaching others. He has learned the importance of self-worth and self-love, and aims to promote resilience and mental toughness in his coaching.