I feel empty and depressed for no apparent reason. Even the smallest of things hurt me like when my parents say that I'm skinny and should eat more, my brain seems to only focus on the fact that something is wrong with me, that I'm ugly and useless. I feel hopeless, lack of interest in anything, even the things I used to enjoy. I now spend my time thinking about all the negative things people have said about me. I feel suicidal, that seems to be the only way to end all of this problem. I really need help, but I don't know how to tell my parents about it. I'm 22, female.

Dr. Jagadeesan M.S.Psychiatrist13yrs exp

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You seem to be suffering from Borderline Personality or Emotionally unstable personality. The cause is unknown but research suggests there is an interaction between adverse life events and genetic factors. Neurobiological research suggests that abnormalities in the frontolimbic networks are associated with many of the symptoms There is a pattern of sometimes rapid fluctuation from periods of confidence to despair, with fear of abandonment and rejection. There is a particularly strong tendency towards suicidal thinking and self-harm. They have love-hate relationship with close ones. Transient psychotic symptoms, including brief delusions and hallucinations, may also be present. It is also associated with substantial impairment of social, psychological and occupational functioning and quality of life. People with emotionally unstable personality disorder are particularly at risk of suicide. Its course is variable and, although many people recover over time. Kindly consult a psychiatrist for remedy.  

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