Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental condition marked by a pattern of ongoing instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and functioning. For many, labeling someone with BPD can make them feel like their world is crashing down around them. You mostly hear about the negative aspects of borderline personality disorder, but what about the positives? In this video, we will be addressing the positive traits of people with borderline personality disorder to reduce the stigma around it and help those who are diagnosed with BPD find relief in their diagnosis because it can make them feel more understood.
To raise awareness about BPD, we also made a video on the things you should know about people with borderline personality disorder (BPD):
If you want to learn more about BPD, check out this video:
Disclaimer: This video is for informative purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional if you are struggling. This video is not meant to romanticize or glamorize BPD in any way. It’s just to point out that there are positives along with the challenges that come with having BPD.
Writer: Caitlin McColl
Script Editor: Brie Villanueva
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera (www.youtube.com/amandasilvera)
Animator: Lesly
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong
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