Can borderline personality be helped?
BPD is not an easy condition to treat, but it is treatable. There are specific options designed for this condition, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Help your loved one enter and/or stay in treatment. Once they are in treatment, learn the language of that program and use it to offer support in times of need.
How can I fix my BPD myself?
For example, it can help to:
- Try to get enough sleep. Sleep can help give you the energy to cope with difficult feelings and experiences.
- Think about your diet.
- Try to do some physical activity.
- Spend time outside.
- Avoid drugs and alcohol.
What do you need to know about borderline personality disorder?
Diagnosing Borderline Personality Disorder Intense mood swings and sensitivity to rejection. People with Borderline Personality Disorder tend to have extreme mood swings, going from happy to suicidal to angry and back to happy Distorted ego and troubled friendships. BPD sufferers struggle with an unstable self-image. Black and white thinking, “playing games,” and splitting.
Why is borderline personality disorder hard to diagnose?
Borderline personality disorder often occurs with other mental illnesses. Co-occurring disorders can make it harder to diagnose and treat borderline personality disorder, especially if symptoms of other illnesses overlap with the symptoms of borderline personality disorder.
What is the prognosis for borderline personality disorder?
Prognosis. With specialized therapy, most people with borderline personality disorder find their symptoms are reduced and their lives are improved. Although not all the symptoms may ease, there is often a major decrease in problem behaviors and suffering. Under stress, some symptoms may come back.
What are the diagnostic criteria for BPD?
Criteria for diagnosing BPD. These are the criteria mental health professionals use to diagnose borderline personality disorder: Frantic efforts to avoid abandonment, real or imagined. A pattern of unstable and intense relationships. An unstable self-image or sense of self. Dangerous impulsivity such as unsafe sexual encounters, substance abuse.