BPD Splitting and Why it Happens

A person suffering from borderline personality disorder (BPD) who has experienced BPD splitting.

Splitting in borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a defense mechanism causing individuals to see people and experiences as all good or all bad, leading to emotional instability and strained relationships; it often arises from deep fears of abandonment and can be managed through therapies like DBT, mindfulness, and supportive care.