YES
The level of heritability for BPD is estimated to be 52-68%.This is about the same as for bipolar.
What is believed to be inherited are the temperaments for affective dysregulation (strong mood swings),impulsivity and interpersonal hypersensitivity (being too sensitive when in relationships),not the full disorder.
There was no significant difference in heritability rates between men & women.It would seem that young adults have more BPD features than adults.
Severe case of Borderline Personality Disorder
borderline disorder
Bipolar Disorder... OR Borderline Personality DisorderΒ
Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder known as BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER
Passive-aggressive is not the same as borderline personality disorder. One is a way of behaving and another is a personality disorder that would need observation.
Patricia M. Chatham has written: 'Treatment of the borderline personality' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Borderline personality disorder, Personality disorders, Therapy, Borderline Personality Disorder, Personality Disorders
Borderline personality disorder
no
Yes
1. Antisocial personality Disorder 2. Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder is another way to say anxiety, basically. It is a mental health disorder that causes emotional instability. It is often diagnosed by a psychiatrist.
An 18 year old man (18 year olds are adults) can have borderline personality disorder.