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.
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.
How Mentalization Can Improve Your Family Relationships
April 3, 2012 at 2:10 pm in Family & Friends, Treatment & Therapy
In this article, we will examine how family communication that does not include mentalization can lead to a cycle of misunderstandings and dysfunction, and increase distress and vulnerability.
Statistics about Borderline Personality Disorder and PTSD
March 27, 2012 at 5:15 pm in Related Conditions
Studies have shown that rates of co-occurrence of BPD and PTSD range from 36 percent to 58 percent in people receiving BPD treatment.
Study Distinguishes Adolescent- vs. Adult-Onset Borderline Personality Disorder
March 21, 2012 at 12:10 pm in BPD Symptoms, Family & Friends, Treatment & Therapy
While adolescent-onset Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is symptomatically similar to adult-onset BPD, it differs in other ways that may have prognostic significance, according to a recent study.
Loving Someone with BPD: Overcoming ‘Inhibited Grieving’
March 20, 2012 at 1:31 pm in BPD Symptoms, Family & Friends, Treatment & Therapy
“Inhibited grieving” is the suppression of emotion as a result of constant conflict. In this article, we will examine how families can start to overcome it and build stronger relationships with their loved one with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Loving Someone with BPD: Getting Through ‘Unrelenting Crises’
March 16, 2012 at 2:34 pm in BPD Symptoms, Family & Friends, Treatment & Therapy
In the early days of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the treatment focused primarily on the person suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It is now recognized that family members and loved ones also need to participate in the BPD recovery process using DBT skills. In this article, we will look at what “unrelenting crisis” is and how you can be proactive about ending the cycle.
3 Eating Disorders that Co-Occur with BPD
March 15, 2012 at 12:41 pm in Related Conditions, Treatment & Therapy
Eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder commonly co-occur with Borderline Personality Disorder. Here is a look at these three eating disorders and their common symptoms.
Signs of a BPD Mother: How to Cope
February 10, 2012 at 2:35 pm in BPD Symptoms, Family & Friends
Even if your mother hasn’t received an official Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis, there are some signs to keep an eye out for.


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