Last Updated on April 2, 2025 by Analgesia team
Living with EUPD
EUPD stands for Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder, a psychiatric condition that was previously known as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD):
Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)
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Symptoms |
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Causes |
The exact cause is unknown, but it is believed to result from a combination of:
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Other mental health conditions |
Often experienced along with other mental health conditions
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Prevalence |
In the UK, 13.9% to 17.3% of people over 16 screen positive for EUPD, depending on ethnic group
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In the treatment of EUPD, the main treatment is psychological therapy, such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). However, a doctor may consider drug treatment for comorbid conditions and short-term use of sedative medication for crises. The duration of treatment should be no longer than one week.