I have an adult child that may have this condition. I know its diagnosed and treated by a psychiatrist. Can a person with borderline personality disorder really not remember the episodes of it and the mood swings and intense anger? During these episodes my child often threatens suicide, although she has never tried it and can be both physically and verbally abusive. She claims to not remember her behavior the next day. I never know when the mood swings will hit her and she can be fun and great to be around one day and a complete nightmare the next. How do I cope as her parent and how do I help her beyond being supportive of her seeing a psychiatrist to get help?
2007-08-05 20:10:40 · 4 answers · asked by seattlesunlover1 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
If she is not on meds then quickly get on them to calm her down.
I would keep trying to get another opinion to make sure she is not suffering from anything else or relapsing.
Hear of TI A's?? You are in and out of a conscious state with out realizing what went on. Schizophrenia is right there too.
Read all you can about the disorder on the web to be educated yourself so that you can ask more informed questions to the professionals. Sounds like she needs a balance in routines and something to occupy her mind such as a craft or something that she enjoys.
Make sure she is not doing Meths or something else that is eating her brain up!
2007-08-05 20:25:00 · answer #1 · answered by donna D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked with exclusively female borderlines for three years, and now I work with a male who is borderline. It has absolutely nothing to do with her memory. Borderlines have two pressing issues, the need for intense attention and acceptance and the need to feel pain. Many easily become angry or annoyed, so they can cut on themselves.
They do not cut themselves when things are really going well. The rush is not as intense, so the reward is low. They are extremely moody. Borderlines can change with serious therapy. It has to be someone who knows how to work with them, for they are manipulative and very defensive.
Find a female group that is normal and confrontive; she will change her ways immediately. There is power in groups and other females will not buy into the lie. Do not look for a borderline group unless they have not cut on themselves in five years.
Did you know this same daughter of yours could live with someone else for six months and almost stop cutting herself until she gets back under your care? It is about attention seeking behavior!! It should be renamed for what it is Chronic Attention Seeking Behavior (CASB).
2007-08-05 22:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by Richard S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your daughter is showing signs of being difficult and requires some serious help. Unfortunately, this may not be the place to seek that help. You need to contact organisations that deal with these conditions. Search the web, there are ample sites dedicated to advice and support for those suffering with BPD [if she truly has this] and for the carer - you. Search and you will find. Be strong.
2007-08-05 20:15:46 · answer #3 · answered by jaml 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try www.nami.org. They have peer groups for families, and they will set you up with another parent whose child has the same disorder. I feel for you. I hope you can find help for both of you.
2007-08-05 20:38:32 · answer #4 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋