Common symptoms of BPD include:

Intense mood swings and emotional instability.

Impulsive and risky behaviors, such as substance abuse, reckless driving, or unsafe sex.

Unstable self-image and a distorted sense of self.

Fear of abandonment and difficulty maintaining stable relationships.

Unstable and intense interpersonal relationships, often marked by idealization and devaluation of others.

Chronic feelings of emptiness.

Recurrent self-harming behaviors or suicidal ideation.

Dissociation, which involves feeling disconnected from oneself or reality.

Anger and intense irritability, often leading to outbursts.

Paranoia or severe stress-related thoughts.