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Borderline personality disorder (BPD)

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 26/04/2024

This section has information on borderline personality disorder (BPD), including symptoms, causes, and treatments. This information is for people affected by BPD in England who are 18 or over. It’s also for their loved ones and carers and anyone interested in this subject.

Living with borderline personality disorder - Rachel's story

Last updated: 09/10/2023

Derbyshire Borderline Personality Disorder Support Group

Services and Groups |Last updated: 20/06/2023

We provide an opportunity for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and their family and friends to come together, swap experiences, gain information and, most importantly, support each other. We discuss the various symptoms of BPD, distraction techniques and other coping mechanisms, as well as many other subjects. The group is relaxed and friendly, and members can participate as much or as little as they like. We have a WhatsApp group open to members where they can support each other. We also hold separate Zoom and WhatsApp groups for parents/carers/friends and family. For anyone wishing to join, or get more information, please contact derbyshireborderlinepd@gmail.com

London BPD Carers Group

Services and Groups |Last updated: 20/06/2023

Our group is for those who care for people living with borderline personality disorder or emotional unstable personality disorder (BPD or EUPD)). The group provides mutual support through discussions and gives you the opportunity to speak to our lived experience facilitator about all aspects of BPD/EUPD), which is something you may feel uncomfortable doing with a loved one.

Rethink Durham BPD Friends and Family Support Group

Services and Groups |Last updated: 20/06/2023

Our Durham BPD Friends and Family support group has been running since 2013 and offers anyone that cares or supports someone with borderline personality disorder the chance to come together. Our friendly group meets once a month and offers a safe space for people to share their experiences freely and without judgement. We provide information, share knowledge, skills and discuss practices for looking after ourselves, as well as offering support and encouragement to one and another. New members are always welcome.

“You are capable of loving and being loved” – Alexandra’s story

Last updated: 16/05/2024

South West Carers 4 BPD

Services and Groups |Last updated: 20/06/2023

South West Carers is a voluntarily led peer support group for carers, who face the challenge of loving and caring for someone who has borderline personality disorder (BPD). We meet twice a month on Wednesday evenings , alternating between Zoom meetings and face to face meetings in Bristol city centre. We offer a safe and friendly space to share worries, experiences, and our hopes for the future. We work together to access guidance and practical advice from experts in BPD and try to raise the profile of this distressing mental disorder. Please contact us by our email and we will get back to you with more details of the next meeting and to let you know more about the group. Group members say that they feel less alone and really value being able to talk to people who understand the complexities of caring for someone with BPD.

The more mentally unwell you are, the longer you wait for care, according to a new damning report by charity Rethink Mental Illness

1 min read |Last updated: 12/11/2018

The more mentally unwell you are, the longer you wait for care, according to a new damning report by charity Rethink Mental Illness. People with lifelong, severe and complex conditions like schizophrenia and borderline personality disorder are waiting an average of 14 weeks for an assessment, leaving some feeling suicidal. The report, entitled Right...