Free Borderline Personality Disorder Test
Learn what Borderline Personality Disorder is and if you may be living with BPD with this expert-reviewed free online BPD test.
After receiving your results, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about your symptoms and talk to a licensed therapist.
Disclaimer
This mental health assessment is not a diagnosis or a substitute for licensed therapy. You can schedule with a qualified mental health professional here.
Do I Have BPD? Should I take the BPD test?
Are you wondering, “Do I have BPD?” If so, this test is for you. This test is not a substitute for an official diagnosis or mental health support from a qualified individual. Instead, this is a fast, online, free assessment that offers instant results and can gauge the likelihood of you having Borderline Personality Disorder. BPD is a complex disorder that cannot be summed up in this BPD questionnaire. However, these questions are pulled from the DSM-5-TR, the diagnostic criteria that therapists use when diagnosing Borderline Personality Disorder and other mental health conditions.
This self-test is a useful tool to understand your behavior, emotions, and reactions. But the best way to know if you have BPD is to complete an actual test for BPD with a therapist who can help you manage your BPD symptoms.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline Personality Disorder is one of the Cluster B personality disorders. These are mental health conditions that affect emotions and behavior. Usually, Cluster B personality disorders are characterized by dysfunctional patterns in emotions and behaviors.
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BPD is characterized by rapid mood swings, difficulty in interpersonal relationships, trouble controlling emotions, and a flawed sense of self. People with BPD commonly struggle with self-esteem, self-indulgence, and self-image. This, paired with erratic mood shifts, can make it difficult for them to maintain healthy, stable relationships. People with BPD do not experience mania; that could be an indicator of Bipolar Disorder. If you have some of these symptoms, schedule an appointment with us and get a BPD test.
Intense fear of abandonment
Unstable relationships
Erratic, rapid mood swings
Chronic emptiness
Impulsive and self-destructive behavior
Treating BPD is possible. It will take time and a commitment to a treatment plan, but people living with the personality disorder can find freedom from the most debilitating symptoms. The first step is to get an assessment for Borderline Personality Disorder. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a primary method used and has been proven effective at treating BPD. Acceptance and Commitment therapy and schema therapy are also vital in improving someone with BPD’s sense of self and how they control their behavior and narrative.
If you think you have BPD but don’t score highly on this test, it’s worth talking to a mental health professional. One 10-question test cannot fully summarize the entire extent of living with BPD. You may have experiences outside of these questions that were not measured. This test is meant to be a tool and a starting point. If you did not score highly but still think you have BPD or a different mental health disorder, talking to a therapist is a good first step.
You Are Not Alone
1.4 million people in the U.S. live with Borderline Personality Disorder, and countless therapists are there to support them through it. You are not alone. Talk therapy is a proven way to treat Borderline. The first step is to find a therapist who fits your needs. They will provide a customized treatment plan that suits your unique needs. Then you can choose between in-person or online therapy. With virtual therapy, you can receive BPD treatment from the comfort of your home. Our online therapists provide holistic support for overcoming Borderline Personality Disorder.
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FAQs
This free BPD test is not a substitute for a real assessment done by a mental health professional. In order to get tested and diagnosed with BPD, you can talk to either a Psychiatrist or a mental health therapist, like a Licensed professional counselor (LPC). They will walk you through an official assessment and be able to provide a diagnosis and treatment plan.
Symptoms of BPD and PTSD overlap heavily, and often occur together. The free online test for BPD is a good place to start. Utilizing our BPD quiz is a good place to start, but an actual diagnosis is best done with the help of a therapist.
BPD and cPTSD (complex PtSD) share significant overlap in symptoms and causes and are often misdiagnosed as each other. However, there are significant differences. For example, BPD is characterized by an unstable sense of self, whereas cPTSD is characterized by a negative sense of self. On a similar note, while interpersonal struggles are found in both of these disorders, people with cPTSD may struggle interpersonally because of avoidance, whereas people with BPD struggle because of volatility and fear of abandonment. These are just some examples of the differences between BPD and cPTSD.
Bipolar and BPD share the same volatility in emotions. The big difference is that Bipolar will have extended mood swings that last days or even weeks, whereas BPD mood swings can occur within minutes.
If you think you might have Bipolar Disorder, you can take this free online Bipolar test to get a screening done. The only way to know for sure what disorder you have, or if you have both, is to talk to a mental health professional.
Depression and BPD are often comorbid, meaning they occur at the same time. But they are different, distinct disorders. Depression is a mood disorder characterized by a constant state of low mood, anhedonia, and low self-esteem. BPD is a personality disorder characterized by an unstable sense of self, changing emotions, and fear of abandonment.
If you think you might have Depression, you can take this free online Depression test to get a screening done. The only way to know for sure what disorder you have, or if you have both, is to talk to a mental health professional.
Comorbid disorders can be tricky to treat. Talk to a licensed therapist about what treatment plan would work best for you.
Here! Lifebulb is a reputable website offering free PD assessments. You can get a free personality disorder test with instant results, and be connected with a specialized licensed therapist afterwards.