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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 This reality challenges the outdated notion that BPD is a lifelong, intractable condition and provides a more hopeful outlook for those affected by it.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.