Warner Park Recovery Center – Woodland Hills Mental Health
1 in 25 adults are struggling with some form of mental illness. It is estimated that between 1 and 4% of the population in the United States are affected by Borderline Personality Disorder at some time in their life. If you have been recently diagnosed or know someone who has, you may be feeling scared, and overwhelmed. It is important that we arm ourselves with the facts about the disorder so that we can help empower ourselves and loved ones to seek help.
Both men and women commonly struggle with BPD. Nearly 75% of people diagnosed with BPD are women although research suggests that men may be equally affected by the disorder, but are commonly misdiagnosed with PTSD or depression.
In addition, a recent study found in the journal of Clinical Psychology, researchers confirmed that BPD is a common co-occurring disorder with alcohol and substance abuse. It is estimated that nearly half of those with BPD have a history of a substance abuse disorder.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition listed in the DSM-5, a manual of mental disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). BPD is characterized by having extreme difficulty with emotional regulation. People with borderline personality disorder experience intense emotions for extended periods of time and struggle with bringing themselves back to a place of baseline stability after emotionally triggering events. According to the DSM-5 people with BPD experience a pervasive pattern of instability within personal relationships, self-image, and affect. The symptoms of BPD affect one’s abilities at work, social settings, and in the completion of everyday tasks.
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It is important to note that patients with BPD struggle with experiencing extreme stress, rejection, or abandonment. There may be a tendency to lash out at individuals for minor perceived notions of loss.
Another feature of BPD is a tendency for self-harming behavior such as cutting. BPD patients are prone to experiencing recurrent suicidal behaviors, gestures and threats. Suicide rates int he U.S are amongst the highest in those with BPD occurring in upwards of 10% of individuals diagnosed.
While borderline personality disorder is not curable, it is treatable. There are a wide array of therapies and modalities that have proven effective in decreasing symptoms and negative side effects. These include.
The recovery process takes time and patience. It’s ok that progress may be made in small steps. Opening to the possibility of receiving services can be a powerful start. Acknowledging your symptoms and finding yourself the appropriate team professionals, mental health assistance or addiction treatment providers could be the way to save your life or that of your loved one. There are many treatment programs offering residential, outpatient and sober living services to help get you started in your recovery.
At Warner Park Recovery our dedicated team of recovery experts will guide you in establishing and meeting your recovery goals through psychotherapy, DBT, group skill building and other holistic activities. We offer individual therapy sessions weekly to all our clients as well as psychology services.
We want you to know that you are far from alone in this process. Our mission is to surround you with a team of trusted support to get you to where you want to be in your life. We understand that your unique experience cannot be confined to a one size fits all approach. We want to know what your needs are and create your treatment plan that works for you.
If you or anyone you know is dealing with issues around mental health or addiction, contact us for a full evaluation and treatment options. We understand that it is not a process that any individual should tackle alone, and that is why we have a team of qualified personnel who are available to offer you the help you need.