Do people with BPD really recover? How in the heck do i find a therapist that can and will treat me? SOON!!!?

Answer 1

Julie - I think it's great that you're reaching out for help, as BPD cannot necesarrily be cured, but it's manageable and therapy will certain improve your life for the better.

I've been diagnosed bipolar/BPD and am currently attending DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy). This is a form of therapy designed for BPD patients and has a very high success rate in keeping the patients attentive and improving your sense of self and ability to build healthy interpersonal relationships and build rational thought processes.

DBSA (depression and bipolar support alliance) is a good place to start and there's a feature on their website where you can research physicians in your area. They should be able to set you up with meds and refer you to a DBT specialist.

http://www.dbsalliance.org

The program is intensive (3 - 4 months) and will change your life for the better.

I hope this helps and that you get well soon.

Answer 2

This is a great book by a recovered bpd. My husband (the bp) and I both read it and he really related to her thought processes, while I could not. It is called "get me out of here" http://www.bpdcentral.com/bks/supposed.shtml

I would also recommend "The Angry Heart":
http://www.amazon.com/Angry-Heart-Overcoming-Borderline-Interactive/dp/1572240806

There is also a self-help DBT website: www.dbtselfhelp.com

If you have loved ones, you can get them a book called "Stop walking on eggshells". It is very helpful to non's. It taught me how to interact with my husband with his condition, rather than treating him how I would a "normal" person. It saved me. My sister-in-law's mother has bpd as well. She said she can have a conversation with her mother after reading that book.

There are a number of drugs that can be prescribed by your doctor, but it is not "one size fits all". Sometimes it takes awhile to find a cocktail that is right for you. Don't give up!

Also, please be sure the therepist has experiance treating borderline personality disorder. Some won't even take you as a client if they know that is what you want help with. BPD central has a referral list of therepists with bpd experience on their website.

www.bpdcentral.com

Answer 3

People with bipolar disorder can recover. They have to be very strong willed though. I spent 3 years with the same therapist and got into church.

I don't take any meds anymore and I have been fine for the past 7 years.

To find a good therapist check your phone book, or ask a pastor of a church for a number.

Answer 4

People with BPD can and do recover and leadm essentially normal lives with medication and therapy.

Any psychiatrist can probably help you, but to get you started, go to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance at this website:
http://www.dbsalliance.org

They have support from other suffers, treatment information, clinical trials and other resources.

Answer 5

I'm assuming your talking about Boderline Personality Disorder. If so personality disorders are generally extremely difficult to treat. You really have to invest in your treatment and actively work towards your goals. There is no cure but ways to cope and manage. If insurance is an issue look for community mental health centers in your area.

Answer 6

do you mean bi-pollar disorder or borderline personality disorder?sorry....be easier to give answer depending which BPD ya mean.i'll check back later

Answer 7

All these fancy new age names they give illnesses they can't diagnose. Who knows if they can cure it? I often wonder if a lot of these illnesses are all in the head, but I accept to the person who is suffering they are very real.

Answer 8

Bipolar disorder or borderline personality disorder?