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Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD

Some researchers think that emotion dysregulation– strong negative emotions and emotional reactivity– is the core feature of BPD. Why is it the core feature? Well, emotion dysregulation could drive other symptoms of BPD, including impulsive behavior and self-harm.

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What is Emotion Dysregulation? People with BPD experience a lot of dramatic shifts in their emotional states. They may feel okay one moment but feel extremely angry, sad, lonely, afraid, jealous, or shameful moments later. More Topics Borderline Personality Disorder Resources Borderline Personality Disorder Frequently Asked Questions Glossary Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder Do I Have Borderline Personality Disorder? Living with BPD What is BPD? When Emotions Strike — Impulsive Behaviors in BPD Are you someone who tends to take action without thinking through the consequences? Do hasty decisions often get you into trouble? Do you often act based on your feelings in the moment rather than on a long-term plan? A Misguided Emotional Survival Strategy — Self-Harm Self mutilation is very difficult to understand from the prospective of people who have never experienced the behavior themselves.

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