The mental illness may affect as many as 6% of Americans, most of them women.

Borderline personality disorder treatments include dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and other types of psychotherapy. 

People with BPD fear alienation and abandonment, which can make it difficult to maintain intimate bonds.  

Borderline personality disorder affects 1.6% of Americans—maybe more. Here's what you should know about this complex and often-misunderstood mental illness. 

The comedian explained his experience on the WTF With Marc Maron podcast on Monday.

Miami Dolphins star Brandon Marshall has revealed that he suffers from borderline personality disorder (BPD), a mental illness marked by intense anger, impulsivity, and turbulent interpersonal relationships.