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Oct 7, 2025

4 min

What happens to borderlines as they age?

Research has consistently shown that the course of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is not static, with many individuals experiencing significant symptomatic improvements as they get older. This reality challenges the outdated notion that BPD is a lifelong, intractable condition and provides a more hopeful outlook for those affected by it. However, it's a complex picture, and understanding what happens to borderlines as they age requires looking beyond simple symptom reduction.

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Oct 6, 2025

4 min

Can you develop BPD in your 50s? Understanding Late-Onset Borderline Personality Disorder

While Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is typically diagnosed in adolescence or early adulthood, a 2022 study identified cases where BPD symptoms manifested for the first time in later life, including individuals over 50. The question, **Can you develop BPD in your 50s?**, highlights a less common but legitimate clinical presentation, often triggered by significant life stressors and past trauma.

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