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Studies have shown a strong link between parental alienation and borderline personality disorder. One study by The Best Interest of the Child Institute published in the Journal of Forensic Psychology and Child Custody included the following findings: "There is lack of knowledge and scientific research about BPD parents in domestic relations and the effect on close family members especially children and spouses who are the true victims. Parental alienation occurs when a BPD parent infuses his or her own negative beliefs into the child. BPD parents have lack of insight and are largely unaware of their own behavior and how that behavior is affecting the child and the other parent. Caution is warranted among judge’s attorneys and custody evaluators for projective identification. This arises since BPD individuals are capable of empathy and emotional manipulation to induce behavior in the others in order to control them." The study's conclusion was: "The failure to identify, diagnose and understand BPD leads to devastating results in the family court and has long term negative effects for the society. Science-based research and collaboration among major academic medical and legal institutions are needed to protect the most vulnerable individuals in family court, namely our children. Only with a scientific approach and full understanding of this severe mental illness can we prevent and intervene in a timely manner."

People with BPD are prone to making false accusations. If your partner exhibits the symptoms of BPD, it is important for you to document anything that may prove your innocence if you get the sense that your partner is accusing you of something you did not do.

• A pattern of unstable, intense relationships, such as believing someone is perfect one moment and then suddenly believing the person doesn't care enough or is cruel.
• Wide mood swings that last from a few hours to a few days. These mood swings can include periods of being very happy, irritable or anxious, or feeling shame.
• Inappropriate, strong anger, such as losing your temper often, being sarcastic or bitter, or physically fighting.
• Periods of stress-related paranoia and loss of contact with reality. These periods can last from a few minutes to a few hours.
• A strong fear of abandonment. This includes going to extreme measures so you're not separated or rejected, even if these fears are made up.
• Impulsive and risky behavior, such as dangerous driving, spending sprees, binge eating, drug misuse, or sabotaging success by suddenly quitting a good job or ending a positive relationship.