Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a serious and complex condition. It is long lasting and affects approximately six percent of the population. BPD sufferers react very intensively to small changes around them and are highly sensitive. They are said to be living in constant emotional pain, and their symptoms are caused by the effort to cope with that pain. They have intense volatile relationships and suicidal gestures, and many struggle with addictive behaviors.

Although the severity of BPD can differ from person to person, core issues are the difficulty with relationships and the avoidance of imagined abandonment.

People with BPD experience an intense fear of real or imagined abandonment. People with BPD show a persistent pattern of instability in handling their relationships, emotions, and self-image. They experience mood swings, black and white thinking, and difficulties regulating their emotions

They have trouble with impulse control. It is hard for them to have a sense of self. And, this personality disorder may bring suicidal thoughts, and feelings of emptiness.

In my experience, people with BPD are products of a combination of their environment, learned behaviors, and the world we live in today. Also, they have experienced significant traumas such as neglect, abuse, or separation, and this may contribute to the development of BPD.

Having said that, this personality disorder may still appear in children surrounded by nurturing and caring, and may not appear in persons who experienced terrible childhoods.

Yes. With appropriate treatment, you can make significant life changes and improve your quality of life. Though not all the symptoms of BPD may permanently disappear, there are many options for treatment.

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In recent years new therapies like Dialectical Behavior Therapy have shown high success rates. I am particularly skilled in treating borderline personality disorder by using this type of therapy.

Recovery and hope is possible, as well as the attaining of a meaningful, more peaceful life.

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