It's kinda like more men are prone to narcissistic personality disorder than women.

I am BPD+Bipolar NOS and my best friend who killed himself was also BPD. It is less diagnosed in men because BPD men's symptoms mimic a lot of more acceptable males behavior. They jump from relationship to relationship and it's just called being a guy. They manipulate a lover it is more accepted. God forbid a female does this she is automatically considered a mental case or has "daddy issues." Which in mine and my other BPD best friend's case is true. Women are more transparent. We admit we are fucked up. Men can hide behind addiction and risky behaviors better than women.

The only thing that got him te diagnosis were his suicide attempts. It took him forever to get diagnosed based on the other behaviors like the intense relationships, drug abuse, splitting, and identity crisis.Once a psychiatrist actually listened to his life story they automatically knew he was BPD. After the first session of therapy my Therapist gave me paperwork about BPD. Had I been a guy they would have heard my story and thought I just need to talk it out. I don't despute my diagnosis but it is definitely easier to diagnose in women than men because of social norms of female behavior. Every single one of my exes thought I was a nut job before I even knew what BPD was just based on my behavior.

That article is scary. Thankfully I am self-destructive I could never do something like that to my mother.

I'm sorry you lost your best friend, lpg:( I appreciate that you talk about your BPD on the Boards, too. I learn a lot from your posts on it and I'm sure other people do, too.

If it helps someone understand us better I will talk about it.

I also enjoy reading your posts LPG. Thank you for your candor. <3