At play, the individual with BPD is typically unpredictable and sometimes very disconcerting. He may have great difficulty with recreation and play, exhibiting a seriousness all out of proportion to the relaxed nature of the activity. He may be your newly assigned tennis doubles partner who at first seems nice enough, but as the game goes on becomes increasingly frustrated and angry. Though you continually remind him that it’s just a game, he may stomp around, curse himself, throw the racket, and swear to give up the sport. He may be your son’s Little League coach who works well with your
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