Borderline Personality Disorder Directory
Borderline personality disorder is a mental illness that causes intense mood swings, impulsive behaviors, and severe problems with relationships and self-worth. People with borderline personality disorder often have other problems such as depression, eating disorders, or substance abuse. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about borderline personality, its characteristics, how it's treated, and much more.
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Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Bipolar Disorder
Borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder are often confused. They both have symptoms of impulsiveness and mood swings.
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How to Tell If You Have an Alcohol Use Disorder
Find out if you might have an alcohol use disorder by answering these questions with this screening test.
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What Is Bipolar Disorder?
Learn more about bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, a complex mental illness.
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Complications of Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder can lead to medical complications similar to those of obesity. WebMD explains.
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Medications for Alcohol Dependence
Treatment for alcohol use disorder isn't just 12-step programs. Medication can help people who want to stop drinking or drink significantly less.
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How to Find a Therapist
Whether an adult or child needs therapy, finding the right therapist takes research, patience, and intuition.
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Depression, Anxiety, or Bipolar Disorder - Which Is It?
Several mood disorders can cause symptoms of depression. This article tells you how depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder may sometimes seem alike, but are treated differently.
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Why You’re Not Happy: Tips for Overcoming 6 Common Barriers to Happiness
Six common barriers to personal happiness and fulfillment and how to overcome them.