What it is
Talking therapies, given over months or years, are the main treatment. Medicines may help with related problems such as depression or anxiety.
Many people find their symptoms get better over time with support.
Common signs
- Intense or unstable emotions
- Difficulty keeping relationships
- Strong fear of rejection or being alone
- Avoiding other people
- Impulsive or risky behaviour
- Feeling empty, or distrusting others
How it is usually diagnosed
- Assessment by a mental health professional
- Questions about thoughts, feelings and behaviour over time
Records worth keeping
Keeping these together makes each appointment easier, especially when you see a new doctor:
- Mental health assessment letters
- Care plans
- Therapy notes
- Medicine lists
- Crisis plans
Questions to ask your doctor
- Which type of personality disorder do I have?
- What therapy would suit me?
- What should I do in a crisis?
When to get help right away
Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have:
- Thoughts of harming yourself or ending your life, or having harmed yourself: call 112
This page is general information. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a doctor who knows your history. Medfold keeps your records organised; it does not interpret them.