yeah anything, I really would like to know about natural medication, or just medications that are known to work, I am familiar a little with lexapro but I don't think that's the right med for this??
2007-02-24 15:05:00 · 6 answers · asked by pix 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
There are no medications specifically to treat borderline personality disorder. Medications can be used to treat some of the symptoms such as depression, anxiety, dysphoria, impulsivity but its therapy that is used to treat the disorder and get longterm change/ benefit.
There are three groups of medications that are most commonly used. Antidepressants, anticonvulsants (used to treat mood instability) and antipsychotics (used to treat aggression, paranoid ideation and brief psychotic episodes).
I have also heard of naltrexone used to treat parasuicidal behaviour i.e. cutting/ self harm.
2007-02-25 00:29:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
pix.
Is this borderline case yours? If so, then it might be right for you. It all depends on the kinds of symptoms and signs that you manifest.
If yours is the borderline case, then you probably know that borderline can present to the doctor with different symptoms and different degrees, which seem to indicate different conditions in both the brain and the personality and therefore different medications.
For some cases, lexapro is the right medication. For some, fluoxitine is. For others, a different SSRI or even an antipsychotic works well. Some have responded well to anticonvulsants, too. It all depends.
I'm currently working with two borderline people, one of which is mild enough that medication isn't necessary at all so far. Her impulsive aggression is under control with the awareness exercises pioneered by a researcher at the University of Washington, and a support group. If she should need any meds, the impulsive aggressive types often respond well to an SSRI like lexapro or fluoxitine.
The other needs a different medication, not an SSRI at all. She's doing well on it, along with the therapy and group sessions she attends.
So far, "natural medications"--I assume that you mean herbs and such?--do not work with BPD. Actually, any medication is an adjunct to the therapy which is the main treatment for it, helping the BPD person to concentrate on her therapy.
So it all depends on which of the symptoms a person manifests and to what degree. Lexapro may in fact be right for the person you're talking about.
2007-02-24 17:30:00 · answer #2 · answered by eutychusagain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like most people say, there are many drugs out there, but the best treatment is therapy. Preferably Cognitive behavioural Therapy, (CBT). This helps to train your mind into thinking in a different way and seeing things from a different perspective. many people take SSRI's like prozac or sertraline to help with the depression. There are no natural medications for BPD itself. Therapy is the answer, and the only one. You will find it quite hard work, but you cannot do this on your own. There are some books that may help you with excercises in them for you to follow, but just can't remember the name right now.(Got it, "Mind over Mood")
Good luck, and enjoy life.
2007-02-25 21:52:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the natural way is to train you mind, developer a stronger mind, most of your problems are from your thought process telling you that there is something wrong when there isn't a thing, it goes to show you how powerful your brain really is, medications only camouflage and do not cure, it is you yourself that can cure with a powerful mind fame. there are good books on this that can help your achieve any personality you want without medication. check on the web.
2007-02-24 15:24:40 · answer #4 · answered by who me? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctors originally thought I had BPD, but then diagnosed me Narcissistic Personality Disorder. What I've read about BPD is that the most common drug prescribed is Wellbutrin, which I take. But ask your doctor to try other medication, because it doesn't work, at least not for me.
2007-02-24 15:28:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medical definition is that a Personality Disorder cannot be treated...Ok some people are off it but be carefull of medical fashions and labelling...Mistrust the bit borderline..Id ignore the person who told you that unless you cannot function and need help.Then god help you,
2007-02-26 16:08:55 · answer #6 · answered by yaboo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zoloft is what was recommended to me when I was suspected, I guess you could say, of having BPD.
check out this website, you might find more info. www.crazymeds.org
2007-02-24 15:16:55 · answer #7 · answered by mal'ary'ush 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋