Journal of Depression Anxiety Science(JDAS)

Senior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India

Publications

• Case Report   
  Early Life Rejection, Poor Identify of Self and Others and Micro-Psychotic Episodes of Borderline Personality Disorder- A Case Report
  Author(s): Amit Kumar*
  
  Prevalence of BPD in the general population varies between 0.7% and 2.7%, with symptoms usually manifesting in early adulthood [1]. Borderline personality disorder is associated with emotional suffering, self–harm attempts, poor interpersonal relationships and impairment in social functioning [2]. Currently, it is hypothesized that borderline personality disorder is caused by an interaction between genetic factors and adverse childhood experiences affecting brain development via neuropeptides and hormones [3]. Features mimicking BPD may be seen in various medical conditions like head trauma, neoplasms, HIV Encephalopathy and cerebrovascular accidents [4]. DSM- 5 lists several criteria for diagnosing borderline personality disorder, out of which minimum 5 criteria must be fulfilled [5]. Patient often presents with chronic low mood, difficulty maintain long term relationships, fee.. Read More»
  

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