10 BPD Symptoms
- 1. 'Borderline Personality Disorder.' Mayo Clinic, 17 July 2019, mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/borderline-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20370237
- 2. 'Borderline Personality Disorder.' National Institute of Mental Health, December 2017, nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/borderline-personality-disorder
Paranoia
Stress-related paranoia is another symptom of BPD, although it may be less obvious than some of the other symptoms of this condition.1‘Borderline Personality Disorder.’ Mayo Clinic, 17 July 2019, mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/borderline-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20370237 This paranoia might manifest in unusual behaviors from the individual, especially when paired with dissociation.
Stress-related paranoia caused by BPD may also compromise the individual's quality of life, as it may cause them to be hesitant about engaging with others or continuing with the activities of daily living.
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