Self-Harm And Borderline Personality Disorder: About A Clinical Case

The most common type of personality disorder is known as borderline personality disorder (BDL), which is also linked to an elevated risk of committing suicide. Patients who suffer from this personality disorder typically engage in self-aggressive behaviors, such as attempting suicide (SU) and purposely inflicting injury on themselves. Despite this, there is a great deal of controversy on the links between self-inflicted harm and suicidal behaviors in BDL. Some authors believe that self-mutilation is a preventative technique against suicide, and they advocate for its use. The presence of others constitutes a substantial risk factor for suicide behavior and ought to be treated with serious consequences. Through the use of a clinical case study and a review of the relevant literature, we will make an effort to shine light on this relationship in order to draw attention to the issue of selfmutilation, what it looks like, and how critical it is to get assistance as soon as possible.