... and abandonment the very things the behavior is desperately trying to prevent. Behavior Patterns in BPD Relationships LEVEL I When a major object is present and supportive, the BPD individual may feel depressive, bored, and lonely. However, here the borderline person is at the first and best level of function. It is characterized by considerable conscious longing for closer attachment but considerable passivity and ... without sufficient cooperation, the patient may have an opportune tool for self-destruction. Recent research suggests that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) s...

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... who have no family history of depression. Whether inherited or not, major depressive disorder is often associated with changes in brain structures or brain function. People who have low self-esteem, who consistently view themselves and the world with pessimism or who are readily overwhelmed by stress, are prone to depression. Whether this represents a psychological ... such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain Persistent sad or "empty" mood. Feeling hopeless, helpless, worthless, pessimistic and or guilty. Substance abuse. Fatigued or loss of interest in ordinary activiti...

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