Along with strong emotions, people with BPD can also experience intense anger, known asborderline rage.
It is usually in the form ofreactive aggressionthat triggers when they feel provoked, rejected, or threatened.
First, people with BPD are often victims of violence themselves, such as throughchild abuse.
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These intense feelings of rejection can sometimes lead to aggressive behaviors.
Finally, people with BPD often have difficulties with impulsive behaviors.
If they engage in violence, it is usually not planned.
It is animpulsive actdone in the heat of the moment.
Many individuals with BPD never commit any aggressive acts during their lives.
If you already feel unsafe, it is possible the situation could escalate to the point of violence.
It’s important that you are safe before trying to help your friend or family member get help.
Therapy can also help you decide whether this is a relationship worth saving.
If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor.
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
Some therapists recommend that people fill out asafety plan for borderline personality disorder.
If you are a loved one has BPD, there is hope for healing.
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