Abstract
Objective: To describe and review the knowledge about the relationship between Borderline Personality Disorder, self-destructive behavior and suicide. Bibliographic review: Personality disorders are important risk factors for suicide, most suicidal behaviors being attributable to the Borderline type. Suicidal behavior is also related to the severity of the disease and low socioeconomic level. The development and course of the disorder are variable, and the most common pattern is the occurrence of instability in interpersonal relationships and self-image and affective lack of control, with intense impulsivity. The damage caused by the disorder in the lives of those affected is therefore significant and, although there may be some improvement with increasing age and therapeutic approaches, there is no cure. Final considerations: Through the analysis of the negative impacts, causes, development and consequences of the Borderline Personality Disorder, this study has reinforced the increased risk of suicide and self-destructive phenomena in those affected.