Usually, a trigger refers to some event that brings on a major exacerbation of BPD symptoms.
Triggers are events that make you feel as though your BPD symptoms are “off the charts.”
Immediately following a trigger, one or more of your BPD symptoms may intensify significantly.
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Relationship Triggers
The most common BPD triggers are related to interpersonal distress, especially relationships.
With these spiraling thoughts come spiraling symptoms, such as intense emotions, anger, and urges to self-harm.
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.
This is particularly true for people who have BPD related to traumatic events likechild abuse.
However, a memory does not need to be distressing to trigger symptoms.
