Borderline Personality Disorder Patients Show Impaired Irony Detection

A study published in Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation suggests that borderline symptoms are associated with difficulty detecting irony. Borderline personality disorder is a mental health condition characterized by a pattern of unstable relationships, intense emotions, impulsiveness, and a distorted sense of self. The study found that participants with borderline personality disorder had a more difficult time differentiating ironic and literal statements than the control group. The study took significant steps into better understanding communication in individuals with borderline personality disorder.