BPD Treatment Can Succeed for Patients Who Misuse Drugs
There was no significant interaction between having a problem with the use of alcohol or any drug and improvement of symptoms on any scales BPD Treatment Can Succeed for Patients Who Misuse Drugs SAN FRANCISCO—If patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and drug misuse are able to complete specialized personality disorder treatment, they will likely experience significant improvement, suggests a study presented at the American Psychiatric Association’s annual meeting. “Participants [in our personality disorder treatment program] having a problem with the use of drugs had a higher dropout rate compared to participants with no problem with any drugs,” wrote poster presenter Jonathan Lafontaine, MD, and coauthors Joel Paris, MD, Ronald…
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All you need to know about personality disorders in children and adolescents
Social skills training can help people with some kinds of personality disorders. All you need to know about personality disorders in children and adolescents A personality disorder is a term for behaviour patterns that make it difficult for individuals to get along with others, regardless of their environment or circumstances. Dr Manjiri Deshpande, Child Psychiatrist – Docterz, Mumbai, briefs you about it. The ones who suffer from personality disorder may have trouble perceiving and relating to situations and people. “This behaviour triggers off significant problems and may lead to difficulties in relationships, social activities, work and school. Personality disorders can tend to become apparent in adolescence or one’s early adulthood.…
Therapy Isn’t Easy, And Sometimes You Have To Get Worse Before You Get Better
But there is hope – and while there is hope, anything is possible Therapy Isn’t Easy, And Sometimes You Have To Get Worse Before You Get Better Sarah Cardwell 24/01/2019 15:34 GMT This week I attended my second week of DBT (dialectical behavioural therapy and it was hard). The first week was hard, so I was expecting to feel safer this week, knowing the format, the room, the people and I thought I would be able to be more prepared and dive right in when it started . I was proud of myself for not following through on the excuses I had been planning all week. I had also thought…
What’s the difference between borderline personality disorder and bipolar?
People sometimes confuse borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder because they can have similar symptoms, such as intense emotional responses, depression, and impulsive behavior. Borderline personality disorder vs. bipolar disorder BPD is a type of personality disorder that causes people to feel, think, relate, and behave differently than people without the condition. Bipolar disorder is a type of mood disorder, which is a category of illnesses that can cause severe mood changes. People with BPD experience an ongoing cycle of varying self-image, moods, and behaviors. These patterns typically cause issues that affect a person’s life and relationships and the way in which they understand and relate to others. READ THE…
Compassion for People with Personality Disorders
A bit of a surprise from Bill Eddy, who has written a number of books about personality disorders. I don’t typically agree with his perspective, but this time I do agree. Worth a read. Bon Compassion for People with Personality Disorders Personality awareness should help us be more effective, not more judgmental. Posted Sep 22, 2018 Bill Eddy LCSW, JD In this blog series and in my books, my goal is to inform people about five types of personalities that can be difficult and sometimes dangerous to deal with. My hope is that by providing personality awareness, people will learn to communicate more effectively, protect themselves when necessary and use…
