The Borderline and Teenage Suicide.

Usually parents,

teachers,

friends and employers recognize when a normal teenager crosses the border into borderline behavior,

even before the adolescent himself.

Continuous drug abuse,

serial tumultuous relationships,

or anorexic fasting are serious indicators that deeper problems may be involved.

The teen’s whole style of functioning should be the focus of examination,

rather than individual symptoms.

This is especially crucial when considering the potential for suicide.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teenagers after accidents,

and is particularly prevalent in children who are depressed,

abuse drugs,

act impulsively,

and have few support systems-

all prominent indicators of BPD.

Threats of self harm should always be taken seriously.

Attempts to self mutilate or harm oneself can go tragically awry.

Parents who try to distinguish 'real suicide’ from ‘a cry for help’ miss the point-

both are seriously pathological behaviors and require treatment,

possibly hospitalization.

If you click on the image above it will lead you to an anonymous suicide help chat room.

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