Perfectionism often manifests in borderline personality disorder due, in part, to the tendency to anxiously search for clarity, security, and self-esteem.

A therapist can help you focus on developing new behavior and thinking patterns ... People who have BPD tend to view others in all-or-nothing, black-and-white terms. This self-protective defense ...

(KSEE/KGPE) – Borderline Personality Disorder is one of the ten personality ... “Another one is something we call splitting, sort of like black-and-white thinking.” Dr. Yeun explained ...

What is splitting? Created with Sketch. Splitting is the black-and-white thinking that can engulf those with BPD. In moments of happiness they can fawn over a friend or partner, calling the person ...