Title: Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior in People With BPD
Headings: Suicidality in Borderline Personality Disorder
Suicidality in Borderline Personality Disorder
Self-Harm and Suicide in BPD
Severe Emotional Pain
Duration
Comorbidity
Impulsivity
Substance Use
Brain Abnormalities
How to Get Help If You're Having Suicidal Thoughts
Help a Loved One With BPD Who Is Suicidal

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Self-Harm and Suicide in BPD
There are several factors related to BPD that may explain why suicide, self-harm, and suicide attempts are so common. Severe Emotional Pain
BPD is associated with very intense negative emotional experiences. 3 ﻿ These experiences are so painful that many people with BPD report that they want to find a way to escape. They may use a number of different strategies to try to reduce their emotional pain, such as deliberate self-harm, substance use, and even suicide. Duration
BPD is a chronic condition and usually lasts for years. One of the most unique aspects of BPD is suicidal ideation. People with this condition may consider suicide on a daily basis for months, even years. 4 ﻿ This may leave people with BPD feeling that there is no other way out, despite the fact that there are effective treatments available for BPD. Comorbidity
BPD tends to co-occur with other mental disorders, such as bipolar disorder, major depression, and schizoaffective disorder. When there are other mental disorders present, the risk of suicide increases.