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Can BPD Grow Stronger?
I am wondering if a younger person (22) experiences most symtoms of BPD (although some not as intense,) is there a possibility that it will grow stronger? Or is it perhaps nothing to worry about?
There's really no way to answer this question. BPD is a socially informed Personality Disorder. It relies heavily on the interpretation of experience. I suspect that, if one goes on the assumption that symptoms diminish with better coping skills, a situation that exacerbates the symptoms or informs them (hostile work environment, rape, etc.) would cause an increase. Will they increase on their own...I don't feel (and this is a personal opinion) that this is part of the dynamic, so the question becomes moot.
