My brother has borderline personality disorder and is it normal for him to be childish and childlike he is 21?

Question

My brother has borderline personality disorder and is it normal for him to be childish and childlike he is 21?

Answer 1

thats good that he is childish and childlike  

Answer 2

he's male is'nt he my wife says we are all childish

Answer 3

if you know what borderline is, then you know your brother feels complete emotion... that means only one feeling at a time.. and if he's excited - then that's ALL he feels at the moment... so its ok for him to act somewhat childlike

dont worry....

Answer 4

Childlike behavior is common in all men, just ask any women.

Mental disorders can keep individuals from socializing outside of the home, keeping them in a more childlike state, lacking adult relasionships, decreasing thier employment opportunities, and hampering thier ability to be independent.  

Answer 5

Hi

I am 21 also and have BPD. I have read that peoplewith borderline disorder can be very childlike, in fact they can go from being very mature and responsible in one situation to very childlike. I have to say I am the same, I love things children would love and in many ways I wonder did I ever grow up but I know at many times of my life i have been nearly over mature in attitude and actions for my age.

As long as it isnt interfering with his life too much it should be fine

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Answer 6

Firstly what is normal? I am 48 and at times very childish, we all are, he will be childish when his emotions are upset, "oh to us as others see ouselves" it's normal to be childish !