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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.