Borderline Personality Disorder

Posted by Rinda on 26/04/2009

Borderline Personality Disorder

Executive Summary About Borderline Personality Disorder By Melina Cemanovic

There are many different psychiatric disorders out there that people suffer from. One particular psychiatric disorder is Borderline Personality Disorder. This disorder is categorized as a personality disorder. As with many personality disorders, there are a lot of different reasons that the symptoms of this disorder can occur. The symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder are usually clearly noticed during adolescence, and especially by the time the sufferer is a young adult. A person suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder may also have a record of unstable relationships in their life. The symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder can negatively affect a person’s relationships, mood, and self image. A person who suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder must get treatment in order to live a healthy, normal life. People do not enjoy living with a disorder, and they want to change in order to function more properly as successful adults in their society.

Psychologists believe that cognitive behavioral therapy is helpful to a person with Borderline Personality Disorder. A person’s thoughts and actions are recorded by the sufferer as well as a therapist. Once their thoughts and actions are recorded, a plan is created for the person according to the behaviors that they present.

The plan, if followed, should alleviate the negative thoughts and actions of the individual suffering from the disorder. The individual must be willing to follow through with the treatments if they want them to be effective, for the disorder has a higher chance of recurring if the individual discontinues treatments.

Borderline Personality Disorder – Things You Need To Know!

Executive Summary About Borderline Personality Disorder By Arthur Buchanan

Signs of borderline personality disorder

marked mood swings with periods of intense depression, irritability, and/or anxiety lasting a few hours to a few days;
inappropriate, intense, or uncontrolled anger;
impulsiveness in spending, sex, substance use, shoplifting, reckless driving, or binge eating;
recurring suicidal threats or self-injurious behavior;
unstable, intense personal relationships with extreme, black and white views of people and experiences, sometimes alternating between “all good” idealization and “all bad” devaluation;
marked, persistent uncertainty about self-image, long term goals, friendships, and values;
chronic boredom or feelings of emptiness; and
frantic efforts to avoid abandonment, either real or imagined.

What causes borderline personality disorder?
Originally thought to “border on” schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder also appears to be related to serious depressive illness. In some cases, neurological disorders play a role. Difficulties in psychological development during childhood, perhaps associated with neglect, abuse, or inconsistent parenting, may create identity and personality problems.

How is borderline personality disorder treated?
A combination of psychotherapy and medication appears to provide the best results for treatment of borderline personality disorder. Medications can be useful in reducing anxiety, depression, and disruptive impulses. Relief of such symptoms may help the individual deal with harmful patterns of thinking and interacting that disrupt daily activities.
Long-term outpatient psychotherapy and group therapy (if the individual is carefully matched to the group) can be helpful. Short-term hospitalization may be necessary during times of extreme stress, impulsive behavior, or substance abuse. More structured cognitive interventions like dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) are now widely used.

Can other disorders co-occur with borderline personality disorder?
Borderline personality disorder may be accompanied by serious depressive illness (including bipolar disorder), eating disorders, and alcohol or drug abuse. About 50 percent of people with borderline personality disorder experience episodes of serious depression.

What medications are prescribed for borderline personality disorder?
Antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and the new atypical antipsychotics are common for borderline personality disorder.

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8 Responses to “Borderline Personality Disorder”

1. Vivien says:

   06/07/2009 at 9:13 am

   Hi Rind…
   Wah,hebat lho bisa punya website sendiri. Sukses terus ya Rind..Good luck..
2. Rinda says:

   06/07/2009 at 10:17 am

   thanks, Vien, means alot