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Living With Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) And Being On The Autism Spectrum: A Journey Toward Balance “ Thoughts On Life And Love | Mental Health Therapy

Mandy Kloppers
5 min readOct 11, 2024

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Navigating life with a mental health condition can be challenging, but living with two overlapping conditions- Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD), also known as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and being on the autism spectrum-can be even more complex. The combination of these two diagnoses presents unique challenges that impact how a person thinks, feels, and interacts with the world around them.

In this blog post, we’ll explore what it’s like to live with both EUPD and being on the autism spectrum, and how you can take steps toward better self-understanding, stability, and emotional well-being.

Understanding Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)

EUPD is a mental health condition characterized by intense emotional instability, impulsive behaviors, and difficulties in maintaining relationships. People with EUPD often experience extreme shifts in mood and struggle with regulating their emotions, which can lead to feelings of emptiness, fear of abandonment, and impulsive actions.

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Mandy Kloppers
Mandy Kloppers

Written by Mandy Kloppers

Author, psychologist & blogger. Love tea, underdogs,kind people & my bed … CBT Counsellor/ Blog: www.thoughtsonlifeandlove.com

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