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What is the history of Borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

When was Borderline personality disorder (BPD) discovered? What is the story of this discovery? Was it coincidence or not?

History of Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
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BPD was only first studied in 1968 by Roy Grinker, when it was known as "borderline syndrome". It wasn't added to the DSMII until 1980. There is still so much not known about our disease and more knowledge is added every year.

Posted Jun 22, 2018 by flowerright 4150
Stern, A., Frankwood, E. (1938). Psychoanalytic investigation of and therapy in the borderline group of neuroses. The Psychoanalytic quarterly. 7, 467-489. Retrieved from Dewey Memorial Library.

Adolph Stern an American Psychoanalyst is responsible in the naming of Borderline Personality Disorder. On April 19, 1937, Stern used the term “border line group” while presenting information to the Psychoanalytic Society in New York. This group of patients did not fall under the criteria for psychotic nor into the psychoneurotic group, hence the use of border line. They did not respond well to analytic therapy according to Stern.

Posted Mar 13, 2019 by Shaunda 100

History of Borderline personality disorder (BPD)

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) life expectancy

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Celebrities with Borderline personality disorder (BPD)

Celebrities with Borderline personality disorder (BPD)

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Is Borderline personality disorder (BPD) hereditary?

Is Borderline personality disorder (BPD) hereditary?

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Is Borderline personality disorder (BPD) contagious?

Is Borderline personality disorder (BPD) contagious?

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Natural treatment of Borderline personality disorder (BPD)

Is there any natural treatment for Borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

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ICD9 and ICD10 codes of Borderline personality disorder (BPD)

ICD10 code of Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and ICD9 code

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Living with Borderline personality disorder (BPD)

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Stories of Borderline personality disorder (BPD)

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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) stories
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