Dyslimbia - A Possible New Name for BPD”

A Possible New Name for BPD”

The BPD is a medical problem, likely a form of epilepsy (brain cells
firing inappropriately and out of control). The characteristic symptoms
include inappropriate moodiness, chronic anger, emptiness, boredom,
dysphoria (anxiety, rage, depression and despair) and psychosis. The
other criteria are symptoms related to these medical problems.

ALL neurological disorders can have an effect on the personality,
such as Parkinson’s disease which isn’t called the ‘shaking personality
disorder.’ ”

What does this term “Dyslimbia” mean?

Dys’ means malfunction, and limbia meaning from the limbic system.

‘Dyslimbia’ is malfunction of the limbic system. While other
neuropsychiatric disorders involve malfunction of the limbic system, the
limbic system dysfunction is profound in the BPD. I chose Dyslimbia for
my patients to take the stigma away. The BPD needs a new name, one that
emphasizes healing not labeling.

I don’t care if it’s renamed ‘Dyslimbia’ or not, but a more honest,
humane, and hopeful name needs to be made for this illness. Patients
deserve to get medical attention for ‘Dyslimbia’ (or an equivalent
name), rather than have doctors and therapists shun them because they
are ‘borderlines.’”