What is The Quiet Bird about?
This site is about one person's journey through life while facing Borderline Personality Disorder. The goal here is to share personal reflection on life in hopes that it may help others facing BPD.
Feel free to comment and join in conversations on the various posts the Quiet Bird makes.
Just know you are NOT alone!
If you have BPD and need help, please seek professional assistance.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental disorder characterized by unstable emotions, unstable relationships, intense mood swings and emotional instability.
The symptoms of BPD are very similar to those of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), which is another mental disorder that affects more than 4% of the population in the world.
Like ASPD, BPD can be caused by a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental factors. The major difference between these disorders is that ASPD starts with a characteristic childhood trauma that triggers the disorder; however, BPD does not begin with any trauma and is usually caused by an underlying medical condition.