Major Depressive Disorder. Lexapro (escitalopram) is indicated for the acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder in adults and in adolescents 12 to 17 years of age [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
While environmental factors play into someone with controlling behavior, it could also be a genetic predisposition to certain mental illnesses, like OCD, bipolar or even personality disorders. It can also occur due to low-self esteem on the part of the controlling individual. add a comment.
Causes of borderline personality disorder. Most experts agree that there is no single cause of borderline personality disorder (BPD). It is likely to be caused by a combination of factors.These include: 1  genetics â g enes you inherit from your parents may make you more vulnerable to developing BPD, given certain environmental factors (see below).eurotransmitters. It is thought that many people with BPD may have altered functioning of a neurotransmitter called serotonin in their brain. Altered serotonin activity in the brain has been linked to depression, aggression and difficulty in controlling destructive urges.