Friday, November 20, 2009

Treatment

Treatment for borderline personality disorder has improved in recent years with the adoption of techniques specifically aimed at people with this disorder. Treatment may include psychotherapy, medications or hospitalization.

Living with borderline personality disorder is difficult. The prognosis is has a poor outlook because people often do not comply with treatment. They may realize their behaviors and thoughts are self-destructive or damaging yet feel unable to control them. Treatment can help them learn skills to manage and cope with the condition, when they comply.

Other things they can do to help manage this condition include:

  • Sticking to a treatment plan
  • Attending all therapy sessions
  • Practicing healthy ways to ease painful emotions, rather than inflicting self-injury
  • Not blaming yourself for having the disorder but recognizing your responsibility to get it treated
  • Learning what things may trigger angry outbursts or impulsive behavior
  • Not being embarrassed by the condition
  • Getting treatment for related problems, such as substance abuse
  • Educating yourself about the disorder so that you understand its causes and treatments
  • Reaching out to others with the disorder to share insights and experiences



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