For all you big boys who don’t like borderline people, here’s some INFO and not mere opinion.

Are people born with borderline traits or did they choose them?

People are not born with borderline personality disorder (BPD) traits, nor do they choose them. The development of BPD is typically understood as the result of a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors.

1. Genetic Factors: Research suggests that genetics can play a role in the development of BPD. There is evidence that BPD may run in families, indicating a potential hereditary component. However, specific genes have not been definitively identified.
2. Environmental Factors: Early life experiences are crucial in the development of BPD. Traumatic experiences, such as childhood abuse or neglect, unstable family environments, and other forms of severe stress during formative years, are strongly associated with BPD.
3. Psychological Factors: Individual psychological characteristics, including temperament and personality traits, can also contribute to the development of BPD. For instance, people with heightened emotional sensitivity and difficulty regulating emotions might be more susceptible to developing BPD in response to adverse experiences.

In summary, BPD traits emerge from a combination of inherited predispositions and environmental influences, rather than being an inherent or chosen condition.

Why do people hate and stigmatize borderline personality

The stigma and negative attitudes towards borderline personality disorder (BPD) arise from a combination of factors, including misunderstandings about the condition, the behaviors associated with it, and broader societal attitudes towards mental illness.

1. Misunderstanding and Lack of Awareness: Many people have limited knowledge about BPD and may not understand that it is a serious mental health condition with specific diagnostic criteria. This lack of understanding can lead to misconceptions and fear.
2. Challenging Behaviors: People with BPD can exhibit intense emotional reactions, unstable relationships, impulsive behaviors, and episodes of anger or self-harm. These behaviors can be difficult for others to manage or understand, leading to frustration and negative judgments.
3. Media Portrayal: The media often portrays individuals with BPD in a negative light, emphasizing extreme behaviors without providing context about the underlying condition. These portrayals can reinforce stereotypes and stigma.
4. Blaming the Individual: There is a tendency to blame individuals for their mental health issues, viewing their behaviors as choices rather than symptoms of a disorder. This is particularly problematic for BPD, where behaviors can be seen as manipulative or attention-seeking.
5. Lack of Effective Communication: People with BPD might struggle with interpersonal communication, leading to misunderstandings and conflicts that can strain relationships with family, friends, and healthcare providers.
6. Fear of Unpredictability: The unpredictable nature of BPD symptoms can make people feel uncertain and uneasy, contributing to negative perceptions and a desire to distance themselves.
7. Historical Stigma of Mental Illness: Broader societal stigma against mental illness contributes to the negative perceptions of all mental health conditions, including BPD. Historical views of mental illness as a personal failing or moral weakness continue to influence attitudes today.

To combat stigma, it’s important to promote education and awareness about BPD, emphasizing that it is a legitimate and treatable mental health condition. Compassionate and informed support can make a significant difference in the lives of those with BPD.

Commentary: So much for compassionate and useful enlightenment in academia. I guess not everyone is in their profession for the practice of it itself. Even when it comes to teaching, not every teacher does what s/he teaches others to do. ie. neurobiologists who perseverate hate on the mentally ill when they’ve been shown up. Even when mental illness is about malaise of the mind. Is the irony lost on you?

Oh no, of course not. It’s about “bro science”. It’s about setting up a podcast under the pretence of teaching but really they just want an exclusive, self-glorifying club of bros who can be self-empowered enough to interview heavy hitters while conscious that the world of some roughly 1.4M fans watch in awe and adulation. And that is definitely not lost on them although they may not really respect their fans. And they’re not even on the schizoid spectrum. So since you’re so normal and healthy, Suck it up and be the bigger man.