What is BPD? My Lived Experience with Borderline Personality Disorder

If you’ve been diagnosed with BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) or think you might have it, you are not alone. I’m Lisa, diagnosed at age 50, and I want to share my lived experience of what it’s like to navigate life with this disorder. In this video, I break down: My personal journey of emotional instability, fear of abandonment, and distorted self-image The 9 core traits of BPD from the DSM (Diagnostic Statistical Manual) and how they’ve affected my life Real-life examples of impulsive behaviors, unstable relationships, and chronic feelings of emptiness How intense emotions, inappropriate anger, and stress-related paranoia show up in everyday life This is not clinical advice, but a personal account meant to help others understand BPD — whether for themselves or a loved one. 💬 Comment below: Have you ever felt misunderstood or struggled with emotions you couldn’t explain? Let’s build a supportive community together. 🩷 Subscribe for more honest conversations about BPD, emotional healing, and rebuilding life after 50. #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BPD #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #BPDRecovery #LifeAfter50 #SelfGrowth #WomenOver50 #EmotionalHealing #BorderlineAwareness