There are many misconceptions about borderline. First of all, 'the Borderliner' does not exist; there are different degrees, and it occurs in both sexes. People often tend to label difficult women as Borderliners, just as difficult men in a relationship are often labeled as narcissistic. This generalization causes some people to be saddled with a stigma, when they are merely clear, dominant, contrary, or explosive.
New research sampled people with BPD who reported having auditory hallucinations. 76 percent of the people with BPD heard voices telling them to hurt themselves; 33 percent heard voices ordering them to hurt others. Caregivers and clinicians need to be aware that hearing voices is common in BPD, and there could be risks of self-harm.
