Is BorderLine Disorder The Most Difficult Mental Disorder To Treat?
According to the latest research from Duke University, People who suffer from Borderline Disorder, are having difficulty when it comes to getting along with other people, in any context, including therapists.
Moreover, The American Psychological Association (APA) has noted that people who have BorderLine Disorder, may tend to seek therapy and mental help, however, they are the ones who also tend to leave out therapy. It is suggested that individuals with BPD may be triggered easily in therapy, which can be difficult for them to regulate those emotions and work with their therapist.
That is why BorderLine disorder is considered to be one of the most difficult mental disorders to be treated, but before knowing why it is so hard to be treated, let’s first discuss What Does Borderline Disorder Means?
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What Is Borderline Disorder?
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is defined as a very serious mental health disorder, marked by a pattern of ongoing instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and functioning.
People who suffer from BorderLine Disorder often experience a roller coaster in their emotions as well as instability in the mood, and that results in having unstable relationships and impulsive behavior often occur.
Borderline Disorder Symptoms
People who suffer from Borderline disorder usually have some signs that indicate that disease, most people who suffer from Borderline disorder tend to feel everything with intensity, and it can be hard to return to a calm state of mind after an episode of extreme emotional upheaval.
And here are some symptoms and signs for Borderline Disorder:
- Intense and continuous fear of abandonment
- Unstable personal relationships
- Unstable or distorted self-image
- Risky, reckless, or impulsive behaviors
- Self-harming behavior, which may include suicide attempts or threats
- Recurring feelings of emptiness or boredom
- Depression and anxiety
- Intense outbursts of anger followed by shame or guilt
- Dissociative feelings, loss of contact with reality
Is BorderLine Disorder The Most Difficult Mental Disorder To Treat?
According to what we mentioned above, Borderline disorder is one of the most difficult mental disorders to be treated, and that is because it is hard to be diagnosed.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be hard to diagnose because the symptoms of this disorder overlap with many other conditions, such as bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and even eating disorders. Some of the symptoms of BPD closely resemble these other psychiatric problems and, for that reason, it is often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed.
Even though Borderline Disorder is hard to be diagnosed or even treat, it still can be treated. BPD treatment includes a combination of psychotherapy and support from peers and family members. Medication may be indicated in some cases, particularly in people with co-occurring disorders.
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