What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?
8. Diagnosis
Doctors will not usually attempt to diagnose borderline personality disorder until the patient has reached their adult years. This is because the patient’s symptoms might simply be a case of rowdy behavior that is typical of many young people. In the majority of cases, troublesome children and teenagers will settle down as they grow older.
If borderline personality disorder is suspected in an adult, then the patient will be asked to have a counseling session with a mental health expert. The expert will be able to speak with them about their past experiences, their symptoms, and how these things impact their lives. If the patient meets the right criteria, they can then be diagnosed.
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