I have just been diagnosed with this so its all pretty new to me. but I can tell you what was explained to me about mine if that's any help.
my main symptom is impulsivness. I do things for no real reasons on the spur of the moment. my mood also bounces around for no reason frequently.anger is also one of the major symptoms. little things ca really irritate you an make you feel like killin someone. although due to other problems I have I take this anger out on myself, often in the form of self harm an punishment.
there are also forms of treatment for bpd, although sometimes doctors can be reluctant to try these unless they feel there is a huge risk.
often people with bpd can also go from an extreme high to an extreme low in a short space of time for no reason.
when I questioned my diagnosis, it was stressed that the thing which highlighted it to them is the fact that I could have a perfectly fine day an then with no warning just go home an take a huge od or somethin.
the impulsivness can be dangerous though, which is why I am being monitored.
if you have a psych its a good idea to ask them. they know the signs better than anyone. although be warned that some doctors can be edgey about telling patients their diagnosis.
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