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Of dual-diagnosed people, 50-65% have BPD. BPD has been associated with other disorders and conditions, such as: Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, other types of psychosis, epilepsy, substance abuse, excessive gambling, risky sexual behavior, eating disorders, etc. People with BPD frequently suffer from identity and interpersonal issues. The cause of BPD is unclear, but appears to be a combination of genetic, biological, and environmental factors. Studies show the inadequate regulation of Serotonin, Dopamine, and other neurotransmitters in people with BPD. There is no cure for BPD, but there is treatment. Treatment for BPD consists of a combination of medication and psychotherapy. The most successful form of psychotherapy for BPD has been reported to be Dialectical Behavior Therapy. 40-75% of people with BPD report having been sexually abused. Men with BPD, compared to men suffering from other personality disorders, have shown more evidence of dissociation, image distortion, frequency of childhood sexual abuse, longer experiences of physical abuse, and experiences of loss at an early age. Research suggests that men with BPD are more regularly diagnosed with substance abuse problems than women with BPD are. Severe headaches and migraines appear to be more prevalent in people who have BPD than in the general population. People with BPD frequently experience intense bouts of depression, anxiety, and anger that might last only hours, often in response to perceived rejection or abandonment. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a special form of psychotherapy, has been developed as a therapeutic response to help people with these special needs. People with BPD have traditionally been known as difficult-to-treat patients, and as responding poorly to treatment. Many people with BPD are treatment non-compliant. Discontinuation of medications is as high as 50%. BPD is a highly stigmatized mental disorder. Many mental health professionals refuse to treat patients with BPD, as they can be highly demanding. People with BPD, in general, are predicted by the mental health community as having the prognosis of a poor quality of life. Many mental health professionals are under-educated, mis-educated, and/or not experienced in treating clients with BPD. People with BPD are sometimes seen by the mental health field as manipulative. Although Borderline Personality Disorder is not a curable condition in the traditional sense of the word, there is treatment for the disorder, and there can be recovery in many cases. About the Author David Oliver is the founder of BorderlineCentral.com a one stop source of information on how to cope and deal with borderline personality disorder. Back to Article List |
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