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Mental Health Care for Borderline Personality Disorder
There was a time when experts believed that BPD would not respond to treatment, but advances in research have shown that the condition can be treated. By receiving consistent treatment from a mental health care professional, symptoms can be significantly reduced so that one is able to have a better quality of life.
Borderline personality disorder makes the person prone to engage in self-harming activities, including attempts to commit suicide. In such cases, it becomes critical that proper care be taken professionally, wherein the right course of treatment can be applied to see marked results. It should also be noted that doctors specializing in treating this condition should be consulted as the condition needs a targeted approach in a specific manner to be successful.
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Major Causes
Common Signs to be Aware Of
What is the Difference Between Borderline Personality and Bipolar Disorder?
How to Recover From Your Symptoms
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Mental Health Care for Borderline Personality Disorder
There was a time when experts believed that BPD would not respond to treatment, but advances in research have shown that the condition can be treated. By receiving consistent treatment from a mental health care professional, symptoms can be significantly reduced so that one is able to have a better quality of life.
Borderline personality disorder makes the person prone to engage in self-harming activities, including attempts to commit suicide. In such cases, it becomes critical that proper care be taken professionally, wherein the right course of treatment can be applied to see marked results. It should also be noted that doctors specializing in treating this condition should be consulted as the condition needs a targeted approach in a specific manner to be successful.
FAQs
In the earlier times, it was believed that this mental health
condition did not react to treatment, but with advancements there
are therapies and medications to help reduce symptoms greatly.
BPD is serious mental health condition that makes it difficult for
people to live normal lives. For this reason, the treatment usually
runs for years so that the symptoms can be kept under control.
Yes, for keeping a check on symptoms such as mood swings, depression
and anxiety, medications shall be given by a trained psychiatrist.
Care must be taken that the health care specialist you chose is
specialized in treating the condition as it needs specific care and
guidance.
This condition can make people engage in risky and dangerous
behaviour. If at all you see your loved one taking those steps in
some way, immediately take them to emergency.
Yes, in severe cases where a patient is being dangerous towards
their own life or threatening someone else, they may be kept in the
hospital to keep their symptoms under control by serious
intervention techniques.
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Borderline Personality Disorder is a complex and serious psychological condition. It is one of the several personality disorders affecting people, as recognized by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The condition is characterized by unstable emotions and severe mood swings that don't let a person live their life to the fullest extent.
It is a bit tricky to diagnose this condition as other personality disorders also have similar symptoms, but a certified mental health professional can do it by properly evaluating the conditions and medical history of the patient. Once diagnosed, it has many treatment options to relieve symptoms. Treatment for this condition goes on for a longer duration of time, sometimes pning years, but it is crucial to get treated if you have symptoms. With the proper intervention, the condition can be kept under control, and one can live a better life. Online counseling and treatment options are also available, which can be taken advantage of in times of distress.
Usually, help comes through the following options:
- Psychotherapy- A standard therapy option included in counseling sessions is psychotherapy. The two most important techniques used for this condition are dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mentalization-based treatment (MBT). These sessions may include family, friends, and caregivers, as family therapy is also a part of the treatment plan.
- Medication- Your mental health care provider would also prescribe medications to reduce symptoms such as mood swings, depression, anxiety, and dissociation. Some medicines that can be given to patients are mood stabilizers, antidepressants, anti-anxiety, and antipsychotic medications. The right ones will be decided by your doctor, who will keep track of which medicine is given when and change course to get better results as and when needed.
- Other treatment options- In most cases, a combination of the treatment plans mentioned above work best, but in times of crisis, intensive therapies and hospitalization may need to be done.
Symptoms of this ailment affect many areas of life, including self-image, work, school, relationships, and physical health. That is the reason why treatment is so critical. Despite the obstacles that it causes, many people are able to lead normal and fulfilling lives when they stick with their treatment plan.
Major Causes
Like most other psychological disorders, the exact cause for developing borderline personality disorder is not known. However, research suggests that a combination of nature (genetics and biology) and nurture (environment) play a major role in developing this condition. Some of the common factors that can increase the risk are:
- There is evidence of differences in brain structure and functioning, especially in the parts that affect emotional regulation and impulse control. It is, however, unclear whether these differences are a result of having this condition or are the cause of having the disorder.
- Family history of the disorder may also act as a risk factor.
- Negative childhood experiences such as trauma, abuse, and neglect can also be the reason for developing this disorder. However, many people who have had such negative experiences don’t always develop it, and many who are diagnosed with it didn’t go through childhood trauma.
Common Signs to be Aware Of
A person with this condition has difficulty controlling their thoughts and emotions. They are very likely to engage in risky and self-harming behavior. Some of the most common signs of borderline personality disorder are:
- Having a skewed sense of self.
- Tendency to view the world as just "good" or "bad".
- Unstable and intense relationships characterized by arguments, conflicts, and break-ups.
- Frantic efforts to avoid feeling abandoned by loved ones
- Impulsive behavior (shopping sprees, substance abuse, unsafe sex, etc.)
- Self-harming activities
- Feelings of emptiness and worthlessness
- Mood swings in response to stressful events, marked by anxiety and depression
- Suicidal tendencies
- Paranoia
What is the Difference Between Borderline Personality and Bipolar Disorder?
Borderline personality and bipolar disorder are both personality disorders that are often confused because they both have symptoms of impulsiveness and mood swings. But, they are two different conditions, having other different symptoms and different treatment plans as well.
BPD involves a longstanding pattern of moment-to-moment mood swings and abrupt changes in emotional reactions that are usually triggered by interpersonal conflicts and in times of distress. In comparison, bipolar disorder has alternating periods of mania and depression lasting from days to months. Unlike BPD, the symptoms are not triggered by conflicts with others and can last for longer durations. In bipolar disorder, the episodes of depression and mania lead to changes in energy, speech, thinking patterns, and sleeping schedules.
How to Recover From Your Symptoms
Borderline personality disorder is a complex mental health condition that needs psychological intervention to manage the symptoms. In many cases, where it remains undiagnosed or untreated, the self-harming behavior of people may keep on increasing to the level of attempting suicide. It is highly advisable that if you or your loved ones show the signs and symptoms discussed above, then you must see a mental health professional.
With the proper treatment, which mostly goes on for a long time, symptoms can be reduced and managed very well. Medications will be given only in some cases to help manage the symptoms, but overall, the treatment that works best for you will be created by your health care provider. If you remain consistent with the treatment, you will be able to live life with very few symptoms.
Find Help From a Licensed Therapist Who’s Right For You
The therapist you choose to get treatment from must be a licensed and trained one. The techniques of therapies to cure this condition are very specific, and if you don’t choose the right person, the treatment may not be as effective. At DocVita, we have a team of highly experienced therapists who can help you diagnose and treat this disorder.
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From the list of psychiatrists and therapists on DocVita, you can choose the one who fits your specific needs. There are chances that for a comprehensive treatment of BPD, you may be suggested to see a psychiatrist, who will be able to give medications for your symptoms, and a therapist may also be on board for the treatment to help guide you through psychotherapy.
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