Is this the MSI-BPD or another validated screening instrument?
No. It is a custom educational self-reflection checklist. It does not reproduce the MSI-BPD scoring model and should not be represented as a validated clinical instrument.
Reviewed September 6, 2026
BPD Test FAQ
The checklist’s purpose, method, limits, browser storage, results, and safety guidance—using one consistent set of answers.
Purpose and method
What does the checklist ask about?
Twenty prompts are divided equally across emotional patterns, relationship patterns, sense of self, impulsive reactions, and responses under stress. Every prompt uses the same past-three-month time frame.
How long does it take?
It usually takes about five minutes. There is no time limit, and your progress can be restored in the same browser.
Who is it for?
It is written for adults who want a structured way to reflect on recent patterns. It is not designed to assess another person, decide whether someone has BPD, or replace professional care.
Understanding the summary
Why is there no total percentage or Low/Moderate/High result?
A normalized percentage could be mistaken for probability or clinical severity. The current summary instead reports the typical response selected in each reflection theme.
Can the summary diagnose or rule out BPD?
No. Similar experiences can occur in many situations and conditions. Clinical assessment considers history, duration, impact across settings, safety, and alternative explanations.
Why might my responses change?
Recent stress, relationships, sleep, mood, substances, physical health, and how you interpret each prompt can influence self-report. A change does not by itself prove improvement or deterioration.
How can I use the summary?
You can note examples, triggers, effects on daily life, and questions you want to discuss. A professional may use that conversation as one input but should not treat this summary as a clinical score.
Privacy and safety
Where are progress and results stored?
They are stored in localStorage in the current browser under bpdTestProgress and bpdTestResults. The Clear and retake action removes them, and incompatible older versions are automatically cleared.
Does the site use analytics, advertising, or cookies?
Yes. The site uses GA4, Umami Analytics, Google AdSense, cookies, and related identifiers. Individual answers, theme values, and the separate safety response are not intentionally included in analytics or advertising events. See the Privacy Policy for details.
What happens to the separate safety answer?
It is not part of the score, is not written to localStorage, and is not sent as an analytics event. A Yes response immediately displays crisis guidance on the checklist page.
What should I do if I may not be safe?
Do not wait for or rely on an online checklist. Contact local emergency services. In the U.S. or Canada, call or text 988. Other regional resources are listed on the crisis page.