Anyone hear of borderline personality disorder..?

Question

my 22 year old has recently be diagnosed. It's very complex and we are getting very little support to help her!

Answer 1

Borderline personality disorder is often a devastating mental condition, both for the people who have it and for those around them.

Perhaps shaped by harmful childhood experiences or brain dysfunctions, people diagnosed with borderline personality disorder live in a world of inner and outer turmoil. They have difficulty regulating their emotions and are often in a state of upheaval. They have distorted images of themselves, often feeling worthless and fundamentally bad or damaged.

And while they yearn for loving relationships, people with borderline personality disorder typically find that their anger, impulsivity, stormy attachments and frequent mood swings push others away.

Over the last 10 years, increasing awareness and research are helping improve the treatment and understanding of borderline personality disorder. At the same time, it remains a controversial condition, particularly since so many more women than men are diagnosed with it, raising questions about gender bias. Although definitive data are lacking, it's estimated that 1 percent to 2 percent of American adults have borderline personality disorder (BPD).

Contrary to lingering perceptions, emerging evidence indicates that people with BPD often get better over time and that they can live happy, peaceful lives.

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Answer 2

I was married to a diagnosed borderline personality for 18 years. It is a very misunderstood problem and you can find a lot of good and usefull information on the net. This is something that pills will not help. BPD must be worked on by the sufferer with cognitive behavior modification. You must stand your ground when dealing with a BPD person. There are a couple of good books I can recommend -

Stop Walking On Eggshells (with a workbook)

I Hate You, Don't Leave Me.

Both of these will help you understand what it's like to have it and how to deal with it as a person who loves another with BPD.

Good luck and hang in there.

Answer 3

Yes, BPD is a very real condition.

These people are ofter funny, bright, "life-of the party"
They have difficulty with being alone
They have chaotic lives (jobs, relationships, health, etc)
Many have a history of neglect or abuse

The mneumonic "PRAISE" is often used to help remember syptoms:
P=Paranoid ideas
R=Relatioship Instability
A=Angry outbursts, affective instability, abandonment fears
I=Impulsive behavior, Identity disturbance
S=Suicidal behavio
E=Emptiness

Some helpful books:

Get Me Out of Here: My recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder

Stop Walking on Eggshells

Borderline Personality Disorder Demystifyed

I Hate You, Don't Leave Me

The Angry Heart

Answer 4

There are many people with borderline personality disorders. Some are able to function normally with medication. Contact your local mental health services, they should be able to give you more information, support groups in your area.

Answer 5

the book Girl, Interrupted was written by a lady with borderline personality disorder, enjoy! now that being said.. it's been a long time since my abnormal psych class.. but if i remember correctly.. things like panic attacks, trying to dig into their flesh because it "feels" like something is in there.. mild paranoia... and a little antisocialism are things that can happen.. though i doubt they always do.. best bet is to talk to a psychologist about it.

Answer 6

I have got the best information at www.bpdcentral.com it has every thing books, cd's, support groups, resources, links, really anything you need. This web site will give you information to help you and your daughter plus it really helps us people to understand bpd that don't have it. I liked reading the BPDCentral message boards & chat rooms it really lets you know how it feals from the person with bpd & helped me to better understand my family member. I'll keep you in my prayers. God Bless You.

Answer 7

I was diagnosid with BPD in 1994. That really just means....that you don't know who you are, or where you want to be.. That's all that means. Found our later, they were wrong!

Answer 8

omg i am so sorry to hear it. 4 years ago i had a daughter who was in the hospital for 3 months and then they said she died of natural causes. just tell her you love her and just do things she loves.
hope this helps. please e-mail mr for questions. its [e-mail]

Answer 9

You can get some information about this at:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000935.htm

Other information is available by searching this topic at:
www.nih.gov