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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 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, in social settings, and the completion of everyday tasks.
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People with BPD experience varying degrees of mood swings, instability, and insecurity. Some key signs may include.
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 in the U.S are amongst the highest in those with BPD occurring in upwards of 10% of individuals diagnosed.
The science of what causes BPD is not yet fully understood, but researchers at the National Institute of Mental health can agree that there are some main contributing factors
Genetics: There is no specific gene profile that correlates with causing BPD directly, but research suggests those with a close family member who also has BPD may be at higher risk of developing the mental illness
Environmental Factors: Those who experience early childhood trauma, included but not limited to physical and sexual abuse, abandonment, grief, and loss- are at increased risk of developing BPD and related behavioral addictions.
Brain Function: Research shows that the portions of the brain that control emotions and decision-making may not communicate optimally with one another in patients with BPD.
While borderline personality disorder is not curable, it is treatable. A wide array of therapies and modalities 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. Many treatment programs offer 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 the treatment plan that works for you.
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 the 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.
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