Living with borderline personality disorder during the times of pandemic
The Covid 19 pandemic has turned our world upside down. Throughout the world it has not just negatively affected the psychological health of people in general, but also created new challenges for people who are already suffering from mental health disorders. Even though there are feelings of negativity, which is felt by almost everyone, it has been observed that the coronavirus outbreak has uniquely influenced the emotionally vulnerable group. Amongst them are people who are suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). People with BPD tend to have a pervasive pattern of instability in their affect regulation, impulse control, interpersonal relationships, and self-image. Clinical signs and symptoms include emotional dysregulation, impulsive aggressive tendencies, repeated self-harm, and chronic suicidal ideations.
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