Living with BPD: How to Manage
May 15, 2012 at 9:46 am in BPD Symptoms, Family & Friends, Treatment & Therapy
Borderline Personality Disorder is difficult to treat, and treatment for BPD is often an intensive process. However, it is possible to recover from BPD and begin living a more balanced, emotionally healthy life.
Common Co-Occurring Disorders: Social Anxiety Disorder and BPD
May 10, 2012 at 12:35 pm in Related Conditions, Treatment & Therapy
A marked and persistent fear of social interaction is often diagnosed as Social Anxiety Disorder, and it is a common co-occurring disorder for those with Borderline Personality Disorder.
5 Things to Consider about Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment
May 8, 2012 at 6:54 am in Treatment & Therapy
Before entering Borderline Personality Disorder treatment, it is a good idea to carefully consider your options. You will want to assess your situation and decide on the approach to BPD treatment that best suits your needs and lifestyle. Here are five things to consider in your decision-making process.
BPD Awareness Month: Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms and Treatment
May 2, 2012 at 8:06 am in BPD Symptoms, Treatment & Therapy
In honor of May’s Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month, we’ll present an overview of borderline personality symptoms and Borderline Personality Disorder treatment.
Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment: Ending Self-Harmful Behaviors through DBT
April 26, 2012 at 10:35 am in BPD Symptoms, Treatment & Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides people with Borderline Personality Disorder the skills needed to help them better regulate their emotions so they no longer feel compelled to engage in self-harmful behaviors.
Can I Manage my Borderline Personality Disorder Without Therapy?
April 19, 2012 at 4:31 am in BPD Symptoms, Treatment & Therapy
It may be tempting for some with the diagnosis to attempt to manage Borderline Personality Disorder without the help of therapeutic intervention. However, despite dedication or the desire to recover, it is unlikely that a person with Borderline Personality Disorder will overcome BPD on their own without the guidance and insight that the therapeutic process can offer.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Everyday Life: Acceptance and Change
April 17, 2012 at 8:25 am in Treatment & Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is considered the best available course of treatment for people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), but the lessons learned in DBT can be applied in your everyday life.
Adapting Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment for Adolescents
April 13, 2012 at 10:22 am in BPD Symptoms, Treatment & Therapy
A look at how one Borderline Personality Disorder treatment program adapted traditional therapeutic approaches to BPD specifically for young people.
Early Detection and Timely Intervention of BPD in Adolescents
April 11, 2012 at 10:38 am in BPD Symptoms, Family & Friends, Treatment & Therapy
When adults enter treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder, they generally have already experienced many years of dysfunction. Early intervention with young can address behavioral problems and their root causes before they become completely entrenched.
Mentalization Techniques for Families
April 6, 2012 at 2:52 pm in Family & Friends, Treatment & Therapy
This article provides you some techniques and practical applications of mentalization for families struggling to overcome the constant misunderstandings and distress that poor familial interactions can cause.


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