The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook by Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, and Jeffrey Brantley is a self-help workbook that covers the major skills involved in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). DBT is considered the gold standard for treating borderline personality disorder, but its usefulness isn't limited to people with BPD. DBT is very skills-based, and… Continue reading Book Review: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook
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Do Medications Help Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a hard to treat condition that can cause significant distress for those living with it. While the gold standard for treatment is psychotherapy, specifically dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), medications may also play a supporting role, and that's what this post will focus on. Antidepressants Antidepressants, particularly SSRIs, are some of… Continue reading Do Medications Help Borderline Personality Disorder?
Emerging Blogger Series: Tigerchelle
This post is by Tigerchelle of Borderline and Beyond. THE WORST AND MOST PAINFUL BPD TRIGGER! One of the things that all those suffering with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) deal with a variety of times throughout their life is just how insanely tough it is dealing with this element in relationships, and this can happen with friendships/family/romantic… Continue reading Emerging Blogger Series: Tigerchelle
Borderline Personality Disorder and Health Care Stigma
People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) face a lot of challenges. Unhelpful treatment providers shouldn't be among those challenges, but I suspect that all too often, they are. Skills in working with BPD One of my jobs is at a mental health and addictions transitional program. While some of the staff are licensed mental health… Continue reading Borderline Personality Disorder and Health Care Stigma