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Is Borderline Personality Disorder A Genetic Condition?
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Wed, 25 Jun 2014
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Question : Is Borderline Personality Disorder [BPT] a genetic condition? Can it appear among siblings in varying forms? Father with no family history of MH issues. Mother with family history of Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety and Panic Disorder. ............ ps: ........... lol ... could my email address be any indication?! .....lol
Brief Answer:
It could be due to genetic reason
Detailed Answer:
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Yes, the heritability of BPD is estimated to be 65%. That means, 65 percent of the variability in symptoms among different individuals with BPD can be explained by genetic differences. Number of twin studies has shown the effect of genes on variability in personality disorders due to the complicating factor of a shared family environment. Borderline personality has been seen among sibling in same family. That could be due to environment or genetic factor. It could come in various form like emotional instability or impulsivity etc. Same could be possible in your family.
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Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
It could be due to genetic reason
Detailed Answer:
HI
Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query.
Yes, the heritability of BPD is estimated to be 65%. That means, 65 percent of the variability in symptoms among different individuals with BPD can be explained by genetic differences. Number of twin studies has shown the effect of genes on variability in personality disorders due to the complicating factor of a shared family environment. Borderline personality has been seen among sibling in same family. That could be due to environment or genetic factor. It could come in various form like emotional instability or impulsivity etc. Same could be possible in your family.
In case, you need further help, you can ask.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
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