Quietborderline personality disorder(BPD) is not an official mental health condition.
People with BPD may be impulsive and have difficulty in relationships.
They may also experience intense episodes of anger,depression, andanxietylasting from a few hours to several days.
Illustration by Ellen Lindner for Verywell Health
It explains how treatment and healthy lifestyle choices can help people cope with quiet BPD.
This less-visible form can lead to delays in diagnosis because symptoms can be similar to depression and other disorders.
People with quiet BPD share many of the same traits that are part of a BPD diagnosis.
People with quiet BPD may experience a few of these symptoms or many of them.
The frequency, severity, and duration of the symptoms can vary from one person to another.
Causes of Quiet BPD
The exact cause of BPD is not yet clear.
Research suggests that BPD occurs about as often in males as it does in females.
However, females are more likely toseek treatmentand therefore, their numbers may be more visible.
It’s important to find a therapist or care provider with whom you could form a bond of trust.
Treatment sessions can take place individually or in a group setting.
Medications
Medicationsare not typically used as the main treatment for BPD.
It is important for people with any form of BPD to seek out and commit to treatment.
With professional help, symptoms (andquality of life with BPD) can improve.
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
Coping With Quiet BPD
Quiet BPD should be treated under the guidance of a mental health professional.
Other strategies may also help.
People with quiet BPD become adept at not showing their symptoms on the outside.
Psychotherapy is the standard treatment for BPD.
Radically open dialectical behavioral therapy may be especially helpful for quiet BPD.
Medication may also be prescribed.
If you’re experiencing signs of quiet BPD, see your healthcare provider.
BPD is associated with increased rates of self-harm and suicidal behavior.
If you’re considering hurting yourself, seek help immediately.
With treatment, the symptoms of BPD can improve.
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