How to know if one has a borderline personality disorder?

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I understand your concern.

Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist.

You may have a borderline personality disorder. It is a type of character, nature. You may have a chronic feeling of emptiness, emotional outbursts, and overwhelming behavior. You mostly feel that no one understands you in this world. You may have difficulty keeping the relationship going for a long time. You may have frequent job-related issues. You may have anger outbursts. There is non-pharmacological management for it. You should try to follow the below guidelines for it:

1. Exercise daily for 30 to 45 minutes like at least going for a walk. It will uplift your mood and reduce anger outbursts.

2. Meditate for 20 minutes daily. Sit in one place in a comfortable position, and try to concentrate on your normal breathing. Do not stop or force yourself to stop your thoughts. Just let it be. This will help you to relax.

3. Eat healthy home-cooked foods, and avoid junk foods.

4. Spend quality time with friends and family daily or do video calls if you are living away from your family.

5. Spend time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawing, and learning new skills or language or musical instruments.

6. Sleep enough for seven to eight hours daily.

7. Avoid tobacco, alcohol, or any substance abuse.

Live your life. Do not just spend it. Be bold and confident. I suggest you start taking a capsule of Fluoxetine (antidepressant) 20 mg daily after breakfast after consulting with your physician.

I hope that you get your answer.

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Thank you.