Intense fear of abandonment
Unstable or very intense relationships
Rapid shifts between idealizing and devaluing others
Unstable sense of self or identity
Impulsive behaviors that can be harmful
Recurrent self-harm or suicidal thoughts/behaviors
Strong mood swings that change quickly
Chronic feelings of emptiness
Intense anger or difficulty controlling anger
Feeling paranoid or detached from reality under stress
Feeling emotions very intensely
Difficulty calming down after emotional upset
Patterns that cause problems in relationships, work, or daily life
Symptoms that have been present over time, not just during one stressful event
A mental health professional can evaluate for BPD