Identity-related autobiographical memories and cultural life scripts in patients with Borderline Personality Disorder

► We study life-story memories and life-scripts in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). ► Patients with BPD are compared to OCD and non-clinical controls. ► BPD patients score higher on identity diffusion than OCD patients and controls. ► Life-story memories in BPD patients are more negative, less coherent and less typical. ► Cultural life scripts generated by BPD patients are less consistent with cultural norms.