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What are the Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder?
Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder is mainly characterized by poor self control, weak ego and inner defensive mechanism in case of offensive conditions which demands denials or self defense. Intense behavioral changes occur and sustain for few hour or a day during an attack support the idea of classifying it as a separate kind of personality disorder not as a subset of schizophrenia, depression and anxiety disorder which involves mood swings lasting for weeks or months
1- Extreme Behavior in Routine Activities
People suffering from borderline personality disorder (BPD) often show extreme behavior in daily activities. Such extreme behavior can be manifested as binge eating, excessive talk, over speed driving, over spending and excessive happiness on trivial happenings etc. Sometimes these activities are often compounded by impulsivity, aggression and anger which results in self injury or substance abuse etc.
2- Suicidal Attempts or Life Threatening Activities
ADHD in Adults - A Complete Overview
Discussing ADHD in Adults
Attention deficit hyperactivity is mostly diagnosed in children and teens but about 4% adults in US are also suffering from this mental disability. Such suffering adults show inconsistency in behavior along with forgetfulness, lateness, impulsivity, drug abuse, poor learning and organizational skills, low self confidence, poor performance in academic and professional fields, instability in relationships and difficulty to deal with unexpected situations or major assigned asks. These personal inabilities often results in drop out of school or suspension or rejection in employment field. Such persons are not able to mange work at class, home or workplaces which not only affects their performance and self image but also disturbs their relationships. Multiple marriages and high divorce and separation rate is often evident in such cases of mental problems.
A Complete Overview of Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
According to DSM-IV borderline personality disorder is characterized by disturbed personal abilities which results in unstable personality impact. It usually develops in 18 plus teens and in adolescents as well. During this condition a patient feels constant disturbance in his normal functioning due to having persistent instability and variability in mood level. Such unexpected mood swings distract his attention from every normal activity he is doing at the moment which leads to disturbed inner self, instability in relationships, abnormal thinking patterns, personality splitting and great difficulty in dealing with assigned tasks. As this personality disorder involves disturbance in emotional level of a patient that is why clinicians are debating over changing its name to ‘Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder”.
How to Prevent ADHD?
Prevention of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Role of Parental Care in Preventing ADHD
Parental care plays an important role in preventing ADHD in their child. Parents especially mother have to fulfill their parental responsibilities to protect their coming baby from the very day of his conception. The role of parents before and after the birth of child to save him from all types of mental and physical hazards including ADHD comprises two stages.
1- Careful Attitude during Prenatal Period
2- Proper Care after Birth
1- Careful Attitude during Prenatal Period
What are the Symptoms of ADHD?
Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is mainly characterized by hyperactive condition and restlessness and these conditions are considered the major symptoms of ADHD, but for giving more comprehensive account on this topic these symptoms can be categorized into three groups including:
1- Hyperactivity
2- Inattention
3- Impulsivity
1- Hyperactivity
Hyperactivity is characterized by continuous restlessness in nature of a child suffering from ADHD. Such state of activity is more noticeable in schooling period of such suffering children where they show constant restlessness and hypertension during taking a class. These suffering children feel difficulty in being seated for a long time or in taking part quiet playing activities. They used to jump over desks, benches and other furniture present there and also talk excessively with no meaning words. Such undisciplined behavior often results in corporal punishments from parents and teachers to make him stop doing these activities which further complicated his disturbed mental state rather than making him getting back to normal life flow.