key term - Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Definition

A mental health disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, self-image which impacts relationships, self-image, behavior and functioning.

Related terms

Emotional Dysregulation:

Difficulty managing intense emotions in an appropriate manner.

Impulsivity:

Acting quickly without thinking about consequences of actions.

Dissociation:

A disconnection between a person’s thoughts, memories, feelings, actions or sense of who he or she is. This is a coping mechanism people may use when they are under a lot of stress or experiencing trauma.