Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) (often called Borderline Personality Disorder / BPD) is very misunderstood, and images like this can be helpful only if they are explained carefully and without judgement. I’ll do all versions, clearly and safely. I’ll also be careful with language, because this condition is high-stigma and often misrepresented.

 

STANDARD VERSION

Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)

Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) is a mental health condition that affects how a person:

  • Feels emotions

  • Manages impulses

  • Sees themselves

  • Relates to other people

EUPD is linked to emotional regulation difficulties, not bad character or deliberate behaviour.

Two recognised patterns (UK / ICD model)

Impulsive Type

People may experience:

  • Rapid changes in mood

  • Difficulty controlling impulses

  • Anger outbursts, especially when criticised

  • Poor self-image

  • Relationship difficulties

  • Depression

  • Risk of self-harm or suicidal thoughts

Borderline Type

People may experience:

  • Strong emotional instability

  • Unclear sense of self

  • Intense and unstable relationships

  • Fear of abandonment

  • Social difficulties

  • Chronic emptiness or low mood

  • Risk of self-harm or suicidal thoughts

Important clarification

  • EUPD is not a choice

  • It does not mean someone is manipulative

  • Behaviours are often linked to past trauma, neglect, or emotional invalidation

  • Many people with EUPD are highly sensitive and empathetic

EASY READ – LEVEL 1

Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)

EUPD is a mental health condition.

It affects:

  • Feelings

  • Reactions

  • Relationships

People do not choose to have EUPD.

Impulsive Type

Some people may:

  • Feel emotions very strongly

  • Act without thinking

  • Feel angry quickly

  • Struggle with relationships

  • Feel low or depressed

Borderline Type

Some people may:

  • Feel emotions change quickly

  • Feel unsure about who they are

  • Have intense relationships

  • Feel empty inside

  • Feel very low

Important to know

  • EUPD is not bad behaviour

  • People with EUPD need support

  • Understanding helps

  • Judgement makes things worse

EASY READ – LEVEL 2

EUPD: Understanding Emotional Instability

EUPD affects how people experience and manage emotions.

Emotions may feel:

  • Very strong

  • Hard to control

  • Overwhelming

This can lead to:

  • Impulsive actions

  • Relationship difficulties

  • Emotional pain

Impulsive Type (Level 2)

People may struggle with:

  • Sudden anger

  • Acting quickly without thinking

  • Feeling criticised or rejected

  • Poor self-confidence

Borderline Type (Level 2)

People may struggle with:

  • Fear of being abandoned

  • Changing sense of identity

  • Very intense relationships

  • Long-term feelings of emptiness

Key message

EUPD behaviours often come from emotional pain, not intention to harm others.

EASY READ QUESTIONS – LEVEL 1

Question 1
EUPD is:
⬜ A mental health condition
⬜ Bad behaviour
⬜ A choice

Question 2
EUPD affects:
⬜ Emotions
⬜ Relationships
⬜ Both

Question 3
Do people choose to have EUPD?
⬜ Yes
⬜ No

EASY READ QUESTIONS – LEVEL 2

Question 1
EUPD mainly affects a person:
⬜ Emotional regulation
⬜ Intelligence
⬜ Physical health

Question 2
Which is true?
⬜ EUPD is about control
⬜ EUPD is linked to emotional pain
⬜ EUPD means someone is dangerous

Question 3
Why is EUPD often misunderstood?
⬜ Strong emotions
⬜ Visible behaviours
⬜ Stigma and judgement
⬜ All of the above

POWERPOINT SLIDE TEXT (Easy Read)

Slide 1: What is EUPD?
Slide 2: Impulsive Type
Slide 3: Borderline Type
Slide 4: What EUPD is NOT
Slide 5: Why understanding matters
Slide 6: Support and hope

POSTER / AWARENESS MESSAGE

“Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder is about emotional pain, not bad character. Understanding saves lives.”

VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE (for your resources)

When mentioning self-harm or suicide:

  • Avoid dramatic language

  • Focus on support and recovery

  • Always include help-seeking messages

I can add UK / USA / worldwide support lines when you want.

Next steps (you choose the order)

✅ Easy Read Word module (Level 1 & 2)
✅ Easy Read PowerPoint download
✅ Printable PDF booklet
✅ Quiz + answer sheet
✅ Trauma-informed explanation section

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Standard explanation

Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)

Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) is a mental health condition that affects how a person:

  • Feels emotions

  • Manages impulses

  • Sees themselves

  • Relates to other people

People with EUPD often experience emotions very strongly and very quickly. These emotions can change suddenly and feel overwhelming.

EUPD is linked to emotional regulation difficulties, not weakness or attention-seeking.

Types of EUPD

Some professionals describe two main patterns:

Impulsive Type

This type often includes:

  • Strong emotional reactions

  • Difficulty controlling impulses

  • Anger outbursts

  • Acting quickly without thinking

  • Difficulties in relationships

  • Low mood or depression

Borderline Type

This type often includes:

  • Emotional instability

  • Unclear sense of identity

  • Intense and unstable relationships

  • Fear of abandonment

  • Ongoing feelings of emptiness

  • Low mood or depression

Important clarification

  • Not everyone fits neatly into one type

  • People may show traits of both

  • Symptoms can change over time

  • EUPD looks different in different people

Important message about behaviour

Understanding EUPD:

  • Helps explain why someone struggles

  • Does not excuse harmful behaviour

  • Does not remove personal responsibility

Support and boundaries are both important.

Easy Read – Level 1

Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)

EUPD is a mental health condition.

People with EUPD may:

  • Feel emotions very strongly

  • Find emotions hard to control

  • Struggle in relationships

This is not a choice.

Impulsive type

Some people may:

  • Get angry quickly

  • Act without thinking

  • Struggle with criticism

  • Have relationship problems

Borderline type

Some people may:

  • Feel unsure about who they are

  • Have very intense relationships

  • Feel empty or low inside

  • Find emotions hard to manage

Important to know

  • EUPD looks different in different people

  • Not everyone has the same symptoms

  • Understanding helps

  • Harmful behaviour is not okay

Easy Read – Level 2

Understanding EUPD

EUPD affects how people:

  • Experience emotions

  • Control impulses

  • View themselves

  • Connect with others

Emotions can feel:

  • Strong

  • Sudden

  • Overwhelming

This can make daily life hard.

Impulsive features

People may:

  • React quickly

  • Feel anger strongly

  • Struggle with self-control

  • Have problems in relationships

Borderline features

People may:

  • Feel unsure about their identity

  • Fear being abandoned

  • Have intense relationships

  • Feel empty or depressed

Understanding vs Excusing

EUPD can explain why someone struggles.
It does not excuse abuse, violence, or harm.

Support and safety must come first.

Easy Read Questions – Level 1

Question 1
EUPD is a:
⬜ Mental health condition
⬜ Choice
⬜ Behaviour problem

Question 2
Do people with EUPD choose their emotions?
⬜ Yes
⬜ No

Question 3
Does EUPD look the same in everyone?
⬜ Yes
⬜ No

Easy Read Questions – Level 2

Question 1
EUPD mainly affects:
⬜ Emotions and relationships
⬜ Intelligence
⬜ Physical strength

Question 2
Which can be part of impulsive features?
⬜ Acting without thinking
⬜ Strong anger
⬜ Relationship problems
⬜ All of the above

Question 3
Which is true?
⬜ Understanding EUPD excuses harm
⬜ EUPD explains struggles but does not excuse harm
⬜ EUPD means someone is dangerous

Short awareness paragraph (poster / website)

“Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder affects emotional regulation and relationships. Understanding the condition helps reduce stigma, but it does not excuse harmful behaviour.”

Why this topic needs careful understanding

You’re right to include this:

  • It is often stigmatised

  • It is often misunderstood

  • People are either blamed or excused — neither helps

Balanced education is exactly what’s needed.

Next steps (when you’re ready)

✅ Easy Read Word module
✅ Easy Read PowerPoint
✅ Printable PDF booklet
✅ Support and boundaries slide
✅ UK / USA / worldwide support info

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