Borderline personality disorder may affect each person differently, with symptoms manifesting in varying degrees. Image used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Getty Images Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition largely associated with high levels of impulsivity and risk-taking behaviour, coupled with an unstable sense of self, extreme mood swings, and fear of abandonment. Persons with this condition may find day-to-day functioning hard, because their actions are governed by intense emotions, often without much thought about consequences, thereby disrupting relationships, work, and social life. Published – April 29, 2026 02:28 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation A false high: On voter turnout data, SIR impact | The Hindu Editorial West Bengal polls: PM Modi must resign when TMC wins, Derek O’Brien says