- Contents
- What is borderline personality disorder?
- What are the symptoms of borderline personality disorder?
- When does borderline personality disorder start?
- What illnesses often co-exist with borderline personality disorder?
- What are the risk factors for borderline personality disorder?
- How is borderline personality disorder diagnosed?
- How is borderline personality disorder treated?
- How can I help a friend or relative who has borderline personality disorder?
- How can I help myself if I have borderline personality disorder?
- Where can I go for help?
- What if I or someone I know is in crisis?
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What if I or someone I know is in crisis?
If you are thinking about harming yourself, or know someone who is:
- Call your doctor.
- Call 911 or go to a hospital emergency room to get immediate help or ask a friend or family member to help you do these things.
- Call the toll-free, 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889) to talk to a trained counselor.
- If you are in a crisis, make sure you are not left alone.
- If someone else is in a crisis, make sure he or she is not left alone.
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