Why Take Medication to Treat Your Borderline Personality Disorder?
December 30, 2010 at 3:58 pm in BPD Symptoms, Treatment & Therapy
Medications can help manage some of the problematic symptoms of BPD by stabilizing overactive emotions, reducing impulsiveness and irritability, and sharpening thinking and reasoning abilities. Medications can also help treat other psychiatric disorders that often co-occur with BPD.
Medications Used to Treat Borderline Personality Disorder
October 8, 2010 at 6:42 pm in Related Conditions, Treatment & Therapy
While there is no known medication that can target Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) on its own, prescription medications can address many of the common symptoms of BPD. Medications typically used in the treatment of BPD include antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, and antipsychotics.
Study: Medication Effectively Treats Core Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder
May 18, 2010 at 12:57 pm in Treatment & Therapy
A recent study shows that medications can effectively treat the core symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) but not the disorder’s overall severity.
What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?
May 3, 2010 at 4:10 pm in BPD Symptoms
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental illness that is characterized by extreme emotional and psychological distress. People who are diagnosed with BPD have difficulty controlling their moods and emotions, and often have ongoing problems with interpersonal relationships, self-image and behavior.


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