I have recently been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. I have every single symptom 100% except for binge eating ( I tend to go in the opposite direction on that...). While this explains a lot to me, such as the fact that I'm not completly crazy, and that there are others like me....I feel lost. I have tried antidepressents (Citalopram) and that just screwed me up even more. Feeling pain and depression is better than feeling nothing at all.
Basically, what I'm trying to ask is, what should I do? Where should I go from here. Should I seek mental health treatment, or I don't know. Help.
2006-11-12 12:02:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Borderline Personality Disorder - best course of treatment - well, 2 things I recommend
1. Individual counseling with a counsleor who is an LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT (these are license initials after their name) - they don't prescribe drugs - they offer real world solutions - ask them if they have experience with BPD.
2. Group work with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - best program currently existing for BPD.
BPD involves long term treatment in most cases - be patient, even though it's not likely an attribute of yours.
People who live with BPD generally have survived abusive experiences - get help for your underlying needs too!
Good luck!
2006-11-12 12:16:18 · answer #1 · answered by JJJJJJJJim 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel. I have BPD plus bipolar 2 disorder and major recurrent depression. I am on 3 different medications now and I'm still trying to find the right ones but I am working with my doctor. I am also in therapy and I go every other week and that has really helped me. I have been in therapy for about a year and I have noticed a big difference. This time last year I was completely out of control. Having sex with alot of guys I didn't know, smoking, spending money I didn't have, over eating, I mean just doing things that put myself and my family in danger. Now I am working with my therapist on controlling myself and working on my negative behaviors. Whatever course you choose it will be the right one for you. Taking to people who understand what you are going through really does help since alot of people really don't understand borderline personality disorder. If you are causing pain to yourself and you are depressed and it is not getting any better then I suggest that you do seek mental health treatment and it may help you to cope with how to live with BPD. I hope this has helped you in any way.
2006-11-12 13:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have it too and it is definitely challenging to deal with. I co-moderate an email support group for people with bpd and bipolar on yahoogroups and it is really helpful to have the support of so many other people who have had such similar experiences. You are welcome to come join the group.
I agree with the person who suggested DBT...it is, by far, the most helpful thing I have found and I highly recommend it.
I always knew something was wrong, but no matter what I did I couldn't figure out what it was or how to change it. DBT lays it all out in fairly simple terms. It makes things make sense and it helps teach you skills so you have the tools to help combat the disorder. For it to work, you have to be ready to really work on things and be willing to really participate in it.
In general, medication isn't how they treat Borderline PD. It can be used to help control certain symptoms and/or if you have a co-occuring disorder like bipolar. If you are going the medication route, you need to be aware that finding the right ones can take a bit of trial and error.
2006-11-12 13:03:36 · answer #3 · answered by Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the club.
I have been diagnosed with Borderline as well.
I tried the meds and they made me feel fake as well. So that made me cut to see if I could still feel. Now I have an addiction. I'm not like most ppl on this board who will tell you to go get help. Bottom line is: don't. I'm not for sure if its the same for everyone but my shrink made me feel lower than dirt. I found that by writing (which i tend to do alot) and my newly found habit (which im not so proud of) I can handle the emotions thrown at me. I've gotten to the point that it takes more courage to suffer than to flat-out die. It's given me a handle on life and lets me know that I can fix this problem and I'm the only one.
2006-11-12 12:10:04 · answer #4 · answered by frogaloo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very good blog, a beginner’s guide to abnormal psychology.
Short, clear and simple; and you can even post your question and contact the author regarding particular subject you are interested in
http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/
2006-11-12 12:39:07 · answer #5 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋