Your Unstable Relationship May Come from a Personality Disorder You are Unaware Of

Relationships are the foundation of human interactions. This is seen in your love life, work, and family. You love to maintain a close bond with the people you cherish, but this is sometimes arduous.

You connect with people who have different personalities. This can serve as a good ground for conflicts in relationships. These differences cause a lot of inconsistencies and misunderstandings in your relationship. You seem to have an unstable relationship with your friends, and you even keep blaming them.

Wait!

It’s not always their fault. You may have a personality problem that pushes them away.

According to the American Psychiatric Association, personality disorder makes one’s way of thinking, feeling, and behaving different from the expectations of cultures and causes problems in functioning that last over time. The Cleveland Clinic confirms that about 6% of the global population has a personality disorder, and you can have it without knowing. Every trouble has its root, and personality disorder is no different.

Factors that can contribute to personality disorder are:

• Genetics
• Childhood experiences (abuse, trauma, etc)

There are many types of personality disorders. These disorders affect what you think of others and how you deal with them. One of the personality disorders that shakes relationships is Borderline personality disorder.

A borderline personality disorder is characterized by instability in emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, self-image, and impulse control.

Symptoms of Borderline personality disorder

Research and psychology experts have found these symptoms.

• You tend to change your views on people quickly which makes relationships chaotic.
• You feel uncomfortable being alone.
• A consistent feeling of emptiness
• Poor self-image
• Rapid mood changes
• You find it difficult to control your anger
• Impulsive behavior.

These symptoms do not promote healthy relationships and make it hard for people to live or work with you. This can also result in other mental health problems like depression.

According to Harvard Health Publishing, you must have many of these symptoms and they must be severe and long-lasting to be classified as a borderline personality disorder.

Consult a mental health professional if you have any of these symptoms. The right diagnosis will help identify the right treatment or therapy to make your life better.

A good and stable relationship is crucial to a successful and peaceful life.

Seek help now.