
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition that impacts emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships, and self-identity.
BPD can be overwhelming, often resulting in intense emotions, impulsive actions, and strained relationships. Seeking professional care is essential for managing symptoms and fostering healthier relationships and self-understanding. Without intervention, BPD can interfere with daily functioning, relationships, and personal well-being. However, individuals can learn to manage symptoms effectively with appropriate care and support.
At Access Health Services in Lanham, MD, we offer compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals with BPD, helping them achieve emotional balance and improve their quality of life.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
BPD is a mental health condition characterized by difficulty in managing emotions and behaviors. Individuals with BPD often experience intense mood swings, fear of abandonment, and a distorted sense of self. These emotional patterns can lead to challenges in personal and social interactions. Common symptoms of BPD include:
- Emotional Instability: Rapid shifts in mood and emotional intensity.
- Fear of Abandonment: Extreme efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment.
- Impulsive Behavior: Risky actions, such as reckless driving, binge eating, or substance use.
- Unstable Relationships: Rapid shifts from idealization to devaluation of others.
- Chronic Feelings of Emptiness: A persistent sense of being unfulfilled or disconnected.
- Self-Harm: Engaging in behaviors like cutting or suicidal threats as a response to emotional pain.


Who Can Benefit from BPD Therapy?
- Individuals experiencing frequent mood swings or intense emotions.
- Those who feel disconnected from their identity.
- Individuals engaging in self-harm or at risk of suicidal behavior.
- Families needing guidance to better support loved ones with BPD.
- Anyone seeking healthier coping strategies and improved interpersonal relationships.
How We Support Individuals with BPD
At Access Health Services, we use a comprehensive approach to help individuals with BPD regain control over their emotions and relationships. Our goal is to provide lasting solutions tailored to each person’s unique challenges.