Although living with BPD can be extremely painful, isolating, and chaotic, there are many reasons to be encouraged. If you’re reading this at all, it means you’re already being pro-active and educating yourself about BPD and Borderline Personality Disorder therapy.

Although the educational, research-based information I found was invaluable, I was most grateful for all of the personal experiences people had shared online and in books that gave me a sense of profound gratitude in knowing that my family was not alone in our struggle.

While it is sometimes impossible to understand the motivations and behaviors of a person with BPD, educating yourself about the BPD experience will be an illuminating journey that ultimately will help both you and your loved one with BPD to develop a greater capacity for compassion and communication.

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.

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.

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is giving the public until June 15 to submit their final comments on the draft fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

As much as you may have the best intentions and be putting great effort into resolving conflicts with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder, without some guidance it can be hard to know how you can approach conversations in a way that doesn’t escalate emotions or snowball into further conflicts.

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.

The rate of suicide for those with Borderline Personality Disorder is higher than that of any other psychiatric disorder. If you care for someone who has BPD, it is important to recognize the signs that they may be suicidal.

Clearview’s 2012 Consumer Lecture Series will feature experts in the field of Borderline Personality Disorder treatment, and help you to get the needed answers to your questions.