Signs Someone Might Have A Personality Disorder (Eps.1)

I'm sure you do everything you can for your friends — you help them through breakups, drag them out for a good time after work, and show up with pizza on moving day. But never is help (and understanding) more necessary than when a friend has borderline personality disorder (BPD).

The thing is, you might not even know they are suffering from a disorder. You may simply be convinced your friend is kinda dramatic, or kinda depressed. It may not seem like a big deal; simply part of their personalty. And yet true BPD symptoms are nothing to ignore. "BDP is a serious mental illness that manifests through personal relationships indicated by severe emotional dysregulation and instability," says Dr. Michele Barton in an email to Bustle.

As a friend, you may take the brunt of your BFF's instability, outbursts, and anger. As Barton says, "Unfortunately the closer you are to the BDP individual, the more likely you will be affect/effect by their behavior." But look at the bright side — this puts you in the perfect position to be there for your friend, and offer as much help as possible. Does that sound like something you're willing to do? Then keep an eye out for these signs your friend might have borderline personality disorder.