US Medical Term · mental-health
Borderline Personality Disorder
Trastorno límite de la personalidad
Also: Trastorno fronterizo de la personalidad (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Borderline Personality Disorder |
| Spanish (Español) | Trastorno límite de la personalidad |
| Chinese (中文) | 邊緣性人格障礙 |
| Korean (한국어) | 경계성 인격 장애 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Rối loạn nhân cách ranh giới |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Borderline personality disorder |
| Portuguese (Português) | Transtorno de personalidade borderline |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคบุคลิกภาพผิดปกติแบบก้ำกึ่ง |
| Japanese (日本語) | 境界性パーソナリティ障害 |
What it means
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that affects how a person regulates emotions, perceives themselves and others, and maintains relationships. People with BPD may experience intense emotional swings, a strong fear of abandonment, impulsive behavior, unstable self-image, and difficulties in relationships. These experiences can be painful and overwhelming. BPD often develops in the context of trauma and is frequently misunderstood. It is a real and treatable diagnosis. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is the leading evidence-based treatment and teaches skills for managing emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships. With appropriate care, many people with BPD experience significant improvement in their quality of life.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and I am looking for a DBT program.
Me diagnosticaron trastorno límite de la personalidad y estoy buscando un programa de terapia dialéctico-conductual.
My emotional swings have been very intense lately and I think my BPD treatment needs to be adjusted.
Mis cambios emocionales han sido muy intensos últimamente y creo que mi tratamiento para el trastorno límite necesita ajuste.
Does my insurance cover DBT skills groups for borderline personality disorder?
¿Mi seguro cubre los grupos de habilidades DBT para el trastorno límite de la personalidad?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
F60 Specific personality disordersRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026