One of the most controversial and less understood mental disorder is known as BPD or (Borderline personality Disorder). This mental disorder is commonly confused with Bipolar Disorder or Multiple Personality Disorders. Although both mental disorders cause unawareness of reality, people who suffer from BPD have trouble managing their emotions, they become very unstable and are left with a distorted self-image.
Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder in medical literature dates as far back as 3000 years ago, however it wasn’t until 1938 when an American Psychoanalyst named Adolf Stern considered it a mental disorder and named it after a “border line” group. Another psychoanalyst in the 1960’s known as, Otto Kernberg, believed that mental disorders were …show more content…
Kernberg believed that psychoanalytic therapy was the most effective treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder. This theory still applies today, either one on one or group sessions with a therapist have been proven effective. Psychoanalytic therapy is essentially a talk session with a therapist. During psychoanalysis the patient is in a relaxed mood and the therapist ask questions about their childhood experiences and certain events, hoping to find certain patterns in their lives now that can explain the patients current state of mind. While this is said to be the most effective treatment, the downside of this treatment is the cost and consumption of time. Medication treatment is not recommended as a first treatment option but as an alternative if symptoms are severe. The classes of medications for patients of BPD are mood stabilizers and antipsychotic agents. Studies show that the most effective antipsychotic drug used for symptoms such as paranoia and split thinking is Abilify, and the most effective mood stabilizers are Lamotrigine and Topamax. Certain medication used for anti-depressants can actually worsen the condition, such as tricycle antidepressant amitriptyline and
Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder in medical literature dates as far back as 3000 years ago, however it wasn’t until 1938 when an American Psychoanalyst named Adolf Stern considered it a mental disorder and named it after a “border line” group. Another psychoanalyst in the 1960’s known as, Otto Kernberg, believed that mental disorders were …show more content…
Kernberg believed that psychoanalytic therapy was the most effective treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder. This theory still applies today, either one on one or group sessions with a therapist have been proven effective. Psychoanalytic therapy is essentially a talk session with a therapist. During psychoanalysis the patient is in a relaxed mood and the therapist ask questions about their childhood experiences and certain events, hoping to find certain patterns in their lives now that can explain the patients current state of mind. While this is said to be the most effective treatment, the downside of this treatment is the cost and consumption of time. Medication treatment is not recommended as a first treatment option but as an alternative if symptoms are severe. The classes of medications for patients of BPD are mood stabilizers and antipsychotic agents. Studies show that the most effective antipsychotic drug used for symptoms such as paranoia and split thinking is Abilify, and the most effective mood stabilizers are Lamotrigine and Topamax. Certain medication used for anti-depressants can actually worsen the condition, such as tricycle antidepressant amitriptyline and