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Understanding the phenomenology of borderline personality disorder from the patient’s perspective.

Black, Georgia, Murray, Joanna, Thornicroft, Graham·2014·Journal of Mental Health

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Guidelines and clinical practice focuses on behavioural symptoms of borderline personality disorder, yet other experiences are more persistent and detrimental to psychosocial function. It is unclear how this relates to the experience of individuals with the diagnosis. AIMS: To understand more about phenomenology of borderline personality disorder from the patient's perspective. METHODS: We interviewed nine people with a borderline personality disorder from specialist services in South London, UK. The data were analysed using a phenomenological qualitative method. RESULTS: Individuals experienced frightening perceptual changes that were rationalised in meaningful ways. Participants related their intense experiences to their families, finding them both protective and burdensome. CONCLUSIONS: The results illuminate contradictory behaviours, offering content for clinical interventions. Particularly, this study has provided some novel perspectives about suicidality and interactions with family and friends.

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Authors
Black, G., Murray, J., & Thornicroft, G.
Affiliations
  • University College London (GB)
  • King's College London (GB)
Corresponding author
Black, Georgia
Venue
Journal of Mental Health
Published
2014-04
Volume
23
Issue
2
Pages
78-82
ISSN
  • 0963-8237 (ISSN-L)
  • 1360-0567
OpenAlex
W2025682226
Cited by
20
References
20
Citations by year
2025: 2 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 6 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 2 · 2016: 1 · 2015: 2
FWCI
1.18
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Mental Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Research Portal (King's College London) (submittedVersion)
Funders
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NF-SI-0611-10053)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Traits and Psychology
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Philosophy › Mental Health and Psychiatry
Keywords
borderline personality disorder, phenomenology, patient experience, suicidal ideation, family relationships, psychosocial functioning, lived experience
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Borderline Personality Disorder, Female, Humans, Male, Young Adult, Suicidal Ideation

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