A mental mechanism in which the self or others are viewed as all good or all bad, with failure to integrate the positive and negative qualities of the self and others into cohesive images. Often, the ...

There is a false belief that "splitting" is only done by those with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Here, I will discuss what splitting is, other disorders that also utilize this type of ...

Arguments with someone who has BPD can feel intense. Here’s how you can defuse the situation without burning out or abandoning them. The study made an interesting point. The more couples learned to ...

While Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can take a toll on relationships, many couples sustain healthy partnerships. Here’s how. Borderline personality disorder is a mental health condition ...

Petulant borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a potential subtype of BPD. It involves mood changes and irritability. There is debate over subtypes of BPD. Petulant BPD is one of the four subtypes ...