&gt; Causes: Research on the possible causes and risk factors for BPD is still at a very early stage. However, scientists generally agree that genetic and environmental factors are likely to be involved. Studies on twins with BPD suggest that the illness is strongly inherited. Another study shows that a person can inherit his or her temperament and specific personality traits, particularly impulsiveness and aggression. Scientists are studying genes that help regulate emotions and impulse control for possible links to the disorder. Social or cultural factors may increase the risk for BPD. For example, being part of a community or culture in which unstable family relationships are common may increase a person's risk for the disorder. Impulsiveness, poor judgment in lifestyle choices, and other consequences of BPD may lead individuals to risky situations. Adults with borderline personality disorder are considerably more likely to be the victim of violence, including rape and other crimes.

[Here's the source.](http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/borderline-personality-disorder/index.shtml)

I'm a completely different person when I'm angry and venting so excuse the following... 

CAN NO ONE FUCKING READ ANYMORE?! Do I look like I signed up for this shit straight out of the womb?! Seriously? S-e-r-i-o-u-s-l-y? How about everyone just get the fuck off of everyone else's back. I DID NOT GET A CHOICE. I don't like who I am anymore than anyone else that has to deal with me when I'm in a bad place. The last thing I need are people pointing it out. Way to kick someone when they are down.

Oh, and while I'm venting... BPD IS A SHIT DISORDER WITH SHIT LABELING. 
It really seems like BPD is a "catch all" for those of us that don't quite meet the Bipolar Type II Disorder criteria and are experiencing some form of psychosis, which I definitely am not. 

I should not be on Abilify. I should be on a mood stabilizer. The only thing keeping me from punching a hole through the wall of my own home and numbing me out completely is an amphetamine (Vyvanse prescription) which just happens to be taking the edge off all of my emotions. Go figure. 

Thanks and sorry. Just... *Sigh.*