Is it hard to concentrate with BPD?

One of the factors which is likely to contribute significantly to these problems is cognitive impairment which is well established in BPD (i.e. thinking skills problems in memory, concentration and problem-solving).

Why can’t I focus when people talk to me?

Your brain might get distracted if you aren’t staying engaged in the conversation. One of the best ways to engage is to ask questions and respond to what someone is saying. You might wind up losing focus at some point in the conversation anyway. When this happens, you need to understand that it’s a symptom of ADHD.

Why do I have a hard time paying attention?

Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder that includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior.

What it’s like to have ADHD as a grown woman?

Women with ADHD face the same feelings of being overwhelmed and exhausted as men with ADHD commonly feel. Psychological distress, feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, and chronic stress are common. Often, women with ADHD feel that their lives are out of control or in chaos, and daily tasks may seem impossibly huge.

Should I talk to my doctor about my borderline personality disorder symptoms?

If you live with borderline personality disorder and experience common “mental” BPD symptoms like “splitting,” uncontrollable rage or chronic emptiness, it might be worth talking to your doctor about if any physical symptoms you experience are related to your mental illness.

Can people with BPD have more than one personality?

Due to it being a personality disorder, BPD is often confused with someone having dissociative identity disorder, where people develop multiple personalities. But this isn’t the case at all. People with BPD don’t have more than one personality.

Can borderline personality disorder make you weird?

This can be especially true when you live with borderline personality disorder (BPD), a mental illness characterized by emotional instability and difficult interpersonal relationships. But what we don’t always recognize is the triggers we consider “weird” are actually more common than we realize.

What is “Quiet” Borderline BPD?

Those who experience “hidden” manifestations of BPD symptoms are often called “quiet” borderlines. The term “quiet” BPD isn’t an official diagnosis, but rather a term to describe someone with BPD who doesn’t express their symptoms as obviously.