Borderline Personality Disorder. By Paul J. Hannig, Ph.D., MFCC, CCMHC, NCC Sections AbstractSome Characteristics of Borderline PersonalitiesOther Aspects of Borderline PersonalitiesBehavior of Borderline Personalities Causes of Borderline Personality Disorder The Process of TherapyReferences ABSTRACT: This paper is a narrative, exploratory, descriptive, and investigative profile of Borderline Personality Disorder (BP). Its purpose is to expand the existing description of behavioral characteristics of this disorder and to include a deeper emotional and interpersonal understanding of borderline symptomatology. The self and object-relations schools are recognized but treated as being limited to the post-birth biographical experiences. This study includes the expanded perinatal, preconception, transpersonal elements and interpersonal aspects of Borderline Personality etiology. This article presents a profile of the Borderline Personality Disorder (BP).
Some Characteristics of Borderline Personalities Emptiness Destructiveness. Borderline personality disorder synthesis - BPD. Summary of borderline personality disorder (*) Synthesis of characteristics and behaviors frequently present by people suffering from this diseaseAlthough all have more or less problems managing emotions "emotional dysregulation", relationships and their impulsive characteristic, other behaviours such as for self-harm and suicide only present in the most affected If you think that some affirmations are false, that some important factors are missing to understand the disease, don't hesitate to contact us AAPEL - Back to BPD Borderline page,, Warning:All the information in this site is aimed at helping people understand a "rather particular" and puzzling kind of diseaseBut more especially, to support everyone affected by it, sick or not.
Borderlinepersonalitydisorder - bpd - boderline .(*) This synthesis is the AAPEL synthesis - All what we enumerate was said by specialists or patients - Essentially a summary, a synthesis can be only reducing but that helps to understand. Borderline personality disorder. Photo by: kentoh Definition Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental disorder characterized by disturbed and unstable interpersonal relationships and self-image, along with impulsive, reckless, and often self-destructive behavior. Description Individuals with BPD have a history of unstable interpersonal relationships. They have difficulty interpreting reality and view significant people in their lives as either completely flawless or extremely unfair and uncaring (a phenomenon known as "splitting"). The term "borderline" was originally used by psychologist Adolf Stern in the 1930s to describe patients whose condition bordered somewhere between psychosis and neurosis .
Causes and symptoms Causes Adults with borderline personalities often have a history of significant childhood traumas such as emotional, physical, and/or sexual abuse and parental neglect or loss. Symptoms Demographics Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Prevention recommendations are scarce. Resources. DBT - Borderline Personality Disorder author and life coach A.J. Mahari - DBT - Unresolved Abandonment. Dialectical Skills Training, founded by Dr. Marsha Linehan, (DBT) consists of 4 main modules: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills. DBT therapy is usually carried out in a group context. In the skills training groups patients are taught skills considered relevant to the particular problems experienced by people with Borderline Personality Disorder.
People diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder experience arrested emotional development at a young age that leaves profound scars from childhood that have lasting consequences to your the inner child inside. Issues that remain and that need to be addressed. Issues that will continue to make emotion regulation difficult and that will continue to create relational difficulty as well. Or Be Your Own Brain Mechanic - Emotional Mastery A.J. Radical Acceptance and BPD by A.J. Overview of DBT Therapy Here are a few of the concepts that Dr. Accepting Reality Letting Go of Emotional Suffering. Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Center. The despair of Borderline Personality Disorder patients is usually associated with self-destructive and impulsive behaviors, and therefore BPD patients almost always have coexisting mental health problems that lead to an exacerbation of the patient's psychological and physical health. These most often include: Major Depressive Disorder: Approximately 60% Dysthymia (chronic, mild to moderate depression): Approximately 70% Substance abuse: Approximately 35% Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating) : Approximately 25% Bipolar disorder: Approximately 15% Antisocial Personality Disorder: Approximately 25% Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Approximately 25% Self-Injury: Approximately 55%-85% People with BPD may also have issues with Compulsive spending and/or gambling Compulsive and risky sexual behavior Suicidal ideation Deceptiveness.
Borderline Personality Disorder - symptoms, nature, and treatment are outlined and explored. How to Locate a Psychiatrist and Therapist Experienced in Borderline Disorder After taking the online test, you may believe that you have borderline disorder, or traits of borderline disorder. Your question may then be, “How can I locate a psychiatrist and mental health clinician in my area who are experienced in diagnosing and treating borderline disorder?” The following referral source is the most likely to be of help to you: Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Center 21 Bloomingdale Road White Plains, NY 10605 Office: 888-694-2273info@bpdresourcecenter.orgwww.bpdresourcecenter.org If you are still unable to locate suitable help from the BPD Resource Center, you may wish to contact your local district branch of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), or the American Academy of Child and Adoloescent Psychiatry (AACAP), and ask if they can direct you to several psychiatrists or other clinicians in your community who are skilled in the area of borderline disorder.
For Loved Ones > Difference between antisocial personality and borderline personality disorders. ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER - Antisocial Personality Disorder - National Library of Medicine - PubMed Health. Psychopathy/antisocial persona... [Aust N Z J Psychiatry. 2006 Jun-Jul. Psychopathy has traditionally been characterised as a disorder primarily of personality (particularly affective deficits) and, to a lesser extent, behaviour.
Although often used interchangeably, the diagnostic constructs of psychopathy, antisocial personality disorder, and dissocial personality disorder are distinct. In this article, the relevant historical and contemporary literature concerning psychopathy is briefly reviewed. The diagnostic criteria for psychopathy, antisocial personality disorder, and dissocial personality disorder are compared. Consideration is given to the assessment, prevalence, and implications of psychopathy for violence risk and treatment efficacy. The DSM-IV-TR criteria for antisocial personality disorder, in particular, are largely behaviourally based. The ICD criteria for dissocial personality disorder, while paying more attention to affective deficits, also do not represent the broad personality and behavioural components of psychopathy.
Antisocial and borderline personali... [Compr Psychiatry. 1997 Jul-Aug. How to Deal with Borderline Personality Disorder. Steps Method 1 of 4: Understand "Borderline Personality Disorder" (BPD) 1Expect some of these character traits in the person with "Borderline Personality Disorder" (BPD), such as:Poor, or lack of, control over emotions.Sudden changes in mood.Poor follow-through. Frequently changing opinions and plans.Inability to maintain normal emotional relationships, throwing temper tantrums, arguing over insignificant events, fits of rage, at times "for no clear reason".Or the opposite, called "flat affect", often unable to feel or express anger.Fear of loneliness and isolation: yet, often at the same time, showing a tendency to avoid people, keeping them away.Fear of abandonment. 2See some characteristics on the positive side:Can be highly creative.Have a quick wit and are sometimes considered the life of the party.Are often talented and particularly intelligent.
Method 2 of 4: Causes of BPD 1Understand the causes of BPD. Method 3 of 4: Seek professional assistance Method 4 of 4: Dealing with it all Ad. How to deal with people with BPD. Joanna Wald's image for: "How to Deal with People with Borderline Personality Disorder" Caption: Location: Image by: Dealing with someone suffering from BPD takes good personal boundaries and more patience than you ever thought you had in you. The first thing to learn is that you cannot give anyone a sense of self-worth. Your loved one will probably have sudden and violent mood swings.
Your loved one will also probably hate you sometimes. These next two are where good personal boundaries are especially important. Your loved one will probably do things that seem strange, rude or irresponsible. Your loved one may make dramatic gestures, like threatening to leave you or commit suicide, expecting you to prove your love or save him or her. Dealing with Borderline Personality Disorder can be exhausting, but people with this disorder appreciate it more than they can express.
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There are certain subjects we are obligated to be very careful with. My thought is there should be serious discussion of battered men. Borderline Personality Today Forum - Message Board. Bpd borderline questions on the disease FAQ. Personal Health - An Emotional Hair Trigger, Often Misread. Advocacy for Borderline Personality Disorder. Name not displayed, ON Nov 22, 19:54 The stigma attached the name Name not displayed, CA Nov 19, 16:48 Alice Helena, BC Nov 18, 20:57 I agree that the name should be changed. Send a green star Mr. Nov 17, 16:51 the current label is incorrect. as well, no two people have the same etiology. send a green star Nov 02, 10:22 Name not displayed, United Kingdom Oct 27, 18:52 Once diagnosed with BPD the access & crisis team completely changed their attitude towards me needing help and I was discharged without being offered any secondary care services, no access to the community mental health team & no therapy.
Oct 24, 20:26 Ms. Oct 18, 02:30 no one believes this disorder exists around me. they just think it's a label, which i guess it is. but with that being said, my condition never recieves the right support. it is as crippling as bipolar at times but still, no one even knows what it is or takes it seriously. i just hope this name change will help people to help me and other in times of need. Oct 18, 02:06. Borderline Personality Disorder Demystified - written by Dr. Friedel. Borderline Personality Disorder Demystified Borderline Personality Disorder Demystified (the book) was written by Dr. Friedel to provide a comprehensive and authoritative source of information for people who have, or think they may have, borderline disorder, and for their families.
The material in this book is considerably more extensive and detailed than that which can be provided on this website. It is likely that you will need much of this information as you seek and progress in treatment. Since the book was published in 2004, it has sold over 70,000 copies worldwide. Purchase this book online by clicking on any of the following links: Book Reviews Excerpts from several of the reviews of the book follow: “For readers who suspect that they or someone they love suffers from BPD, this guide is a good place to start learning how to find help.”
“Dr. Book Contents Chapter 1. Chapter 2. Chapter 3. Chapter 4. There are a number of misconceptions about the causes of borderline disorder. Chapter 5. The Fight Within Us » The Documentary. The Fight Within Us: A Documentary by RethinkBPD from Amanda Wang on Vimeo . The name is confusing.The pain is real.
The consequences — devastating. Borderline Personality Disorder, a mental illness that has been swept under the rug for far to long, is now coming to the forefront. 16 million Americans are living with Borderline Personality Disorder. Two-thirds will attempt to commit suicide. Those who continue to live tell a story of an illness few understand and even less know how to treat. Jesse Sweet, a filmmaker whose work spans across PBS, HBO and A&E, captures those standing on the borderline, caught in the balance of emotional extremes.
Amanda Wang’s battle to become a boxer, overcome her disability and confront public stigma will serve as the first documentary to delve inside the reality of those living with this disorder. Please support our documentary by pledging on our Kickstarter page. JESSICA REYNOLDS is a Zimbabwean-born filmmaker and editor currently based in New York.