How Much of the BPD is Genetic?

QUESTION:

I am Spanish. Pardon for my spelling.

Please, a question. There can donate ova a young woman who suffers a Disorder Borders of Personality trasmite the Disorder Borders of Personality genetically?

THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

DR. HELLER'S ANSWER:

Some cases are clearly genetic, but most aren't. The risk can run in families but requires something to happen for the BPD to present itself. Abuse and head injuries are much more common causes of the BPD than pure genetics. Untreated or undertreated ADHD is a big cause of the BPD. Most cases of ADHD are genetic.

If the child is protected against head injury and abuse, and is treated for ADHD and depression if present, the likelihood of developing the BPD is small.

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