i have bpd

(from psychiatry.org) "Personality refers to peoples’ thoughts and views on how they relate to their world, and how they relate to others. All people have personality traits that make them unique, such as “shy” or “outgoing” or “humble” or “self-assured.” A personality disorder, however, is deeper and more severe and can cause problems in how a person thinks and feels, which can impact their perceptions and interactions with others. People with personality disorders may not realize that they are thinking or acting in unhealthy ways and tend to be unwilling to change. Borderline personality disorder is one of 10 personality disorders identified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. People with borderline personality disorder have a pattern of unstable relationships, intense fears of being abandoned, impulsive behavior, and extreme emotions, such as intense bouts of anger or anxiety. Although estimates vary, the lifetime prevalence of borderline personality in the United States is approximately 1.4%–2.7% of the adult population. Borderline personality disorder is diagnosed when a pattern of extreme changes in self-image, impulsive actions, and troubled relationships emerges."