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In my opinion BPD is a combination of [false beliefs / a false worldview,] usually created by toxic (or abusive) imprinting during formative years, along with h
by Danihan 9y ago
In my opinion BPD is a combination of [false beliefs / a false worldview,] usually created by toxic (or abusive) imprinting during formative years, along with higher-than-average emotionalism (which is probably genetic).
I'm not surprised that it's treatable in most cases, assuming it's not TBI related. False beliefs gradually go away; rough edges in character are gradually worn down with life experience and maturity.
Poor imprinting is difficult to overcome, I think certain tenancies always remain, but one can learn to direct emotional energy in better / more productive / less destructive ways.
- mjburgess 9y agoThough your comment is downvoted, it is broad terms quite correct. There is strong evidence of a genetic component to BPD. It is a personality disorder and therefore a result of (abusive) training in childhood. And it is possible to learn to improve one's emotional instability. I do have the sense that you're simplifying the issue in away that disguises the more complex reality of BPD. I do not recall the genetic factors pertaining to emotion. A failure to regulation one's emotions is partly connected to a general impulsivity which arises in a traumatic environment where you are always on high-alert. NB. It's always interesting what gets down-voted on hacker news. The police will chastise commentators who are too emotive in their phrasing but not the downvotes who most actively prevent open discussion.