Borderline personality disorder is characterized by stereotypical repetitive and maladaptive interpersonal interactions. Considerable controversy exists regarding preferred treatment and prognosis (Gregory, 2004). The moods of borderline patients are erratic, their personal relationships are turbulent, and their self-image is unstable. When serotonin is decreased, certain areas of the brain involved in emotion regulation, impulsivity and aggression causes the brain not to function properly. Biological factors can be a risk factor of someone inheriting borderline personality disorder Studies suggest that 60% of the risk of developing borderline disorder is highly heritable. Those with poor parenting tend to be more of high risk.
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Psychotherapy is the primary treatment for borderline personality disorder (The Lancet, 2007). Treatments should be based on the needs of the individual, rather than upon the general diagnosis of BPD. Psychodynamic therapy, mentalization-based treatment, STEPPS program, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and the schema-focused therapy are many treatment options for borderline personality disorder. The psychodynamic therapies address unconscious mental processes that originate in childhood and later interfere with the ability to function in adulthood (Harvard Letter, 2010). Drs. Peter Fonagy and Anthony Bateman, psychologists at the University of London developed the mentalization-based treatment. It is based on the premise that patients with BPD suffer from difficulties in their ability to “mentalize” or develop a mental picture of the emotions, feelings, or beliefs of themselves and others (Harvard Letter, …show more content…
Mood stabilizers may be used to reduce anger, anxiety, depression, impulsivity (acting without thinking), or attempts at self-harm associated with borderline personality disorder. Several medications have used as mood stabilizers are: Carbamazepine (such as Tegretol or Epitol), Divalproex (Depakote), and Lithium (such as Lithobid). These medicines help stabilize certain brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, which control emotions and behavior. Balancing these brain chemicals may help you avoid impulsive and reckless
Psychotherapy is the primary treatment for borderline personality disorder (The Lancet, 2007). Treatments should be based on the needs of the individual, rather than upon the general diagnosis of BPD. Psychodynamic therapy, mentalization-based treatment, STEPPS program, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and the schema-focused therapy are many treatment options for borderline personality disorder. The psychodynamic therapies address unconscious mental processes that originate in childhood and later interfere with the ability to function in adulthood (Harvard Letter, 2010). Drs. Peter Fonagy and Anthony Bateman, psychologists at the University of London developed the mentalization-based treatment. It is based on the premise that patients with BPD suffer from difficulties in their ability to “mentalize” or develop a mental picture of the emotions, feelings, or beliefs of themselves and others (Harvard Letter, …show more content…
Mood stabilizers may be used to reduce anger, anxiety, depression, impulsivity (acting without thinking), or attempts at self-harm associated with borderline personality disorder. Several medications have used as mood stabilizers are: Carbamazepine (such as Tegretol or Epitol), Divalproex (Depakote), and Lithium (such as Lithobid). These medicines help stabilize certain brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, which control emotions and behavior. Balancing these brain chemicals may help you avoid impulsive and reckless