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Ever wonder what gets your heart pumping while you’re watching a scary movie?
Or what’s responsible for your quick reaction when someone cuts you off in traffic?
It also controls the muscles in your body.
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In acutely stressful situations, a number of things happen in your brain.
For people with BPD, minor situations that wouldn’t impact other people can cause an extreme physical response.
This can createextreme stress and anxiety, even if the stress is resulting from delusions.
The cause of this heightened response is unknown.
Abuse, trauma, and abandonment have all been linked to an increased risk of BPD.
Learning to manage the stress that can trigger that spiral is vital to preventing relapses and improving overall health.
Over time, maintaining a state of constant alert can cause your body to work overtime.
This wear and tear, known as allostatic load, can cause serious health problems.
Of course, having BPD by itself is stressful.
Still, there are coping mechanisms that can help you manage your mental health condition.
These strategies may help lessen stress and improve your quality of life.
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