Borderline personality disorder (BPD) test

For a better understanding of your symptoms, a suggested healing plan will be available after getting a quick and free borderline personality disorder test from Breeze.

About Borderline Personality Disorder Test From Breeze

This test contains 20 different questions with suggested answers on BPD symptoms. Based on your answers, we can give detailed results on how likely you have BPD symptoms(Low, Moderate, or High likely) on these parameters:

• Emotional Dysregulation: the intensity and frequency of your mood swings, emotional instability, and difficulty managing emotions.
• Interpersonal Relationships: difficulties forming and maintaining stable relationships, often due to fears of abandonment, dependency issues, or distrust.
• Identity Disturbance: fluctuations in self-identity, feelings of emptiness, self-perception, and self-worth.
• Impulsive Behaviors: this section assesses if you have impulsive actions that may be harmful, such as reckless driving, substance abuse, or other risky behaviors.

After receiving your results, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about your symptoms and be offered a personalized Breeze healing plan. This personal plan will help you improve your emotional well-being, gain tools and strategies to manage triggers, regulate emotions, and foster resilience, leading to greater peace and happiness.

Additionally, healing BPD with this plan will help deepen your understanding of your emotions and behaviors, improve communication and empathy, and foster healthier connections with loved ones and greater intimacy.

Who is this BPD test for?

If you feel that something goes wrong, like constant mood swings, you feel hollowness, you are scared to be abandoned, and it lowers your quality of life—this quick free BPD test is for you. Or you may suspect that you're dealing with BPD and want to take an assessment to check it.

Disclaimer: This online screening is not a diagnostic tool. Only a trained medical professional, like a doctor or mental health professional, can determine the diagnosis and the appropriate treatment.

Essential facts about Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a type of mental health state that severely impacts a person's ability to regulate their emotions. [1] The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-5, lists this diagnosis.

Are you wondering, “Do I have BPD?” Statistics show that around 5.9% of people globally display borderline personality disorder (BPD) symptoms. [2] The clinical prevalence of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) varies from 11% among adolescents attending outpatient clinics to 78% among suicidal adolescents in emergency departments. Approximately 10% of individuals diagnosed with BPD will die by suicide. [3]

It's common for this condition to experience extreme mood swings, feelings of emptiness, unstable self-image, and difficulty in relationships. Often rooted in childhood trauma and/or genetics, this mental health state can be diagnosed by a licensed mental health professional after a thorough assessment of your symptoms, lifestyle, and health history.

Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder

Here are some common signs that might indicate borderline personality disorder:

• Intense mood swings, impulsivity, or recklessness
• Fear of abandonment
• Staying busy to avoid being alone
• The feeling of emptiness and constant loneliness
• Difficulty maintaining stable and healthy relationships
• An unstable sense of self and self-image (from self-loathing and self-criticism to extreme praising yourself)
• Overspending or binge-eating
• Chronic feeling of emptiness
• Anger management issues
• Using recreational drugs, alcohol, or smoking to soothe your emotions
• Sometimes, self-harming or even attempting suicide

The specific symptoms of BPD can differ depending on the person and the type of personality disorder they experienced. The various subtypes of BPD offered by Millon include:

• Impulsive borderline personality disorder
• High-functioning or “quiet” BPD
• Petulant borderline personality disorder
• Self-destructive borderline personality disorder

Causes of Borderline Personality Disorder

The causes of borderline personality disorder are still unclear and can be multifactorial. One of the reasons can be genetic, according to some studies. Genes inherited from parents may increase your risk of getting BPD. [4]

Additionally, changes in the brain's amygdala, hippocampus, and orbitofrontal cortex can be reasons for this mental state, as they help us regulate emotions and control impulses. [5]

But not only genetics and brain differences. Alongside genetic factors, social and environmental reasons also play a huge role. For example, if someone has experienced severe or traumatic childhood events, the chances of being diagnosed with BPD are much higher. [6]

These events, such as losing parents, abandoned trauma, neglectful behavior towards the child, physical/ emotional abuse, or growing up with another family member who had a severe mental illness or drink or drug misuse problems, can be a risk factor for borderline disorder in the future.

What do I do if the test shows that I have BPD?

• Get a healing plan from Breeze. This customized plan will help you see triggers, help you regulate emotions, and strengthen relationships to achieve serenity and happiness.
• Learn strategies for managing impulses. Track your feelings and moods in the Breeze app. Start by trying to figure out what you are feeling. Name it and accept it. These small steps can help you with emotional regulation.
• Learn more about therapy options Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is effective for managing BPD symptoms. Depending on your needs, you may opt for one of them.
• Try reading books about BPD. They will provide a more comprehensive image of how people live and manage their BPD symptoms and will help you learn more about the disorder.
• Join support groups. Connect with others with similar experiences to share, learn coping strategies, and feel a part of the community.

FAQ

1. Is this quiz accurate?

   This BPD test is meant to help identify the typical symptoms of borderline personality disorder and determine whether you show them or not. Nevertheless, the accuracy of any self-assessment test relies on the user's honesty and viewpoint. Still, this quiz is a useful tool for introspection and a guide for the next steps.

2. Is this test based on scientific research?

   This test is mainly based on knowledge about BPD by mental health specialists and partly on evidence-based clinical research (Clifton and Pilkonis, 2007; Conway et al., 2012; Sellbom et al., 2017)

3. Can a single test determine if I have BPD?

   One self-test is not enough to determine if you have BPD. Furthermore, borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition that can only be diagnosed by a licensed mental health professional after a comprehensive evaluation. However, you can take a free quiz from Breeze to check if you have symptoms of BPD and then decide whether professional guidance is needed.

4. How long does it take to complete the test?

   The Breeze BPD self-test contains 20 questions that will take 8 minutes to answer. Please take your time and respond truthfully to ensure the most precise results.

5. Can I take the test anonymously?

   This test is completely anonymous. Your age and gender are the only personal information we are collecting. These parameters are necessary to personalize the questions and improve the accuracy of the results. For results, you need to enter your e-mail. It is important to say that we do not share your personal information or test results with third parties.

6. How can I tell if I need a professional diagnosis?

   Suppose you are experiencing symptoms that are obstructing your ability to lead a fulfilling life, and the Breeze test indicates a high risk of BPD. In that case, you should seek the assistance of a mental health or other medical professional to undergo a proper diagnostic process.

   If you have self-harm and suicidal attempts, immediately contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the USA or the 0800 689 5652 National Suicide Prevention Helpline in the UK. You can also reach out to any medical professionals or trusted individuals in your vicinity.

7. What happens if BPD is left untreated?

   Leaving BPD untreated can lead to difficulties in many areas of your life. You might experience mood fluctuations, unstable relationships, and feelings of emptiness or worthlessness. These challenges can interfere with your ability to maintain a fulfilled life. Untreated BPD can also increase the risk of self-harm and suicidal thoughts.

References:

1. National Institutes of Health, NIH Publication No. 22-MH-4928, 2022
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6. Bozzatello P, Rocca P, Baldassarri L, Bosia M, Bellino S. Front Psychiatry. 2021.