Get treatment for BPD
Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder may struggle in many avenues of life. Some of the primary challenges they experience are unstable and intense relationships and difficulty managing mood, both often occurring due to fear of abandonment and negative or unclear self-image. Destructive or risky behaviours are also common due to impulsivity, feelings of anger, and/or mood swings. Other common symptoms of BPD may include:
- Self-injurious behaviours
- Suicidal ideation or attempts
- Feelings of emptiness
Individuals with BPD may experience other mental health conditions or symptoms, such as:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Eating Disorders
- Substance Use Disorders
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an empirically supported treatment designed for individuals who struggle with BPD and other mental health conditions involving suicidal thinking, self-harm thinking and severe emotion and behaviour dysregulation. DBT is a comprehensive program of treatment that provides structured and intensive therapeutic support to develop the skills to create a “life worth living.” The DBT skills include learning to:
- Regulate emotions
- Tolerate stressful situations
- Communicate effectively
Develop and practice mindfulness skills
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