Living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) is hard enough throughout any time of the year, but seasonal holidays, including end of the year holidays and summer breaks, may exacerbate symptoms.
During holidays, people with BPD may struggle with impulsive spending in the midst of sales and gift giving, substance misuse and distress related to social gatherings.
While there are many reasons the holidays may exacerbate BPD symptoms, holidays often involve sudden changes from school, work or treatment schedules.
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