MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'About.com Borderline Personality Disorder' source. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 08:28:53 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5205658&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F09%2F08%2Fa-farewell-message-from-about-coms-guide-to-bpd.htm I write this post with a heavy heart. For the past three years, I have had the pleasure of being About.com's Guide to borderline personality disorder. I have met so many wonderful people through this site, and have enjoyed interacting with my readers and providing what I hope has been reliable, encouraging information about BPD. Recently, new personal and professional responsibilities have reduced the amount of time that I have been able to devote to the site, and it has become clear to me that it is time to leave and make way for a new guide to give their fresh perspective....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5205658 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5205658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118483&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F08%2F10%2Fnfl-player-brandon-marshall-reveals-he-has-borderline-personality.htm Late last month, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall became the second major figure to disclose a borderline personality disorder diagnosis this summer. The disclosure came on the heels of  Dr. Marsha Linehan's revelation in late June. But, does this mark a turning point in the fight against stigma?...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118483 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5118483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086041&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F07%2F31%2Fon-being-thrown-out-of-the-nest.htm This is one of my favorite quotes by Pema Chodron -- "To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest." What do I love about this quote? I think it speaks to the fact that life is inherently scary. It speaks to our very human desire to stay in a safe place, protected. And it speaks to our need to confront reality to be truly alive. In my work with patients, we often tackle these issues. People with BPD have every reason to seek security -- many have been deprived of security in their childhood, or, because of the nature of their symptoms, feel insecure even when they are in a safe place. But, by seeking security all the time, they can miss out on life's big opportunities; the chance to try something new, to fall in love, to pursue their goa... About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086041 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5086041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062052&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F07%2F24%2Fbpd-and-alterations-in-thinking.htm There are several ways in which borderline personality disorder can alter the way you think. Some of the symptoms of BPD can alter the content of your thoughts (i.e., the way that you interpret the environment, other people's behavior, your own actions), while other symptoms can alter the process of thinking (as in dissociation)....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062052 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5062052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997437&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F07%2F04%2Fshould-you-disclose-your-diagnosis-2.htm Dr. Marsha Linehan's disclosure in the national media that she had borderline personality disorder in her late adolescence and early adulthood has a lot of people talking. One of the big topics of conversation: does this mean that more people with BPD will disclose their diagnosis? Will Dr. Linehan's disclosure reduce some of the stigma about the disorder? Who is it safe to disclose to, and under what circumstances?...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997437 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4997437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968352&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F06%2F23%2Fdr-marsha-linehan-reveals-her-own-struggles-with-borderline-personality-disorder.htm I have always had immense respect for Dr. Marsha Linehan's work (she is the creator of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for borderline personality disorder), but my respect and admiration for her has just grown tremendously. This week, in a talk at the Institute of Living in Hartford, Connecticut, Dr. Linehan revealed to an audience that she struggled with symptoms of BPD herself for many years (and continues to struggle with some symptoms to this day)....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968352 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4968352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4933811&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F06%2F16%2Fsome-thoughts-about-anger.htm "Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned." Gautama Siddharta As many of you know, very intense anger is a symptom of borderline personality disorder (BPD). But, unlike some other symptoms of BPD (i.e., feelings of emptiness, or fear of abandonment), many people with BPD feel the need to hold on to anger. For example, I have had readers and clients say things like, "Everyone is always telling me to let go of my anger. But when someone hurts me, don't I deserve to feel angry? Why should I let it go?"...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4933811 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4933811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911295&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F06%2F07%2Fare-people-with-bpd-more-likely-to-cheat.htm Lots of spouses and partners tell stories of their BPD loved one's infidelity. But, is there any evidence that people with BPD are more likely to cheat? Do some of the symptoms of BPD lead people to be at greater risk of infidelity?...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911295 Thu, 26 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4911295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4871941&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F05%2F27%2Fmemorial-day-wishes.htm On this Memorial Day weekend in the U.S. I am full of gratitude. I am thinking about all those who have served or are currently serving, and all those who have lost their lives in service. I'm also thinking about the individuals and families who have been affected by their loved ones' service; those who have had to cope on the home front, and those who have lost their parent, spouse, partner, child, family member or friend....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4871941 Wed, 18 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4871941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841199&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F05%2F19%2Fhow-to-breathe.htm You're probably thinking that you already have a pretty good grasp on breathing, right? Yes, if you are reading this you are probably breathing. But, are your breathing in a way that activates your sympathetic nervous system (the flight-or-fight response)? Or, are you breathing to maximize the effect of the parasympathetic nervous system (the rest-and-digest response)?...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841199 Sat, 07 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4841199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4802174&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F05%2F08%2Fsources-for-news-on-borderline-personality-disorder.htm Are you interested in getting news on borderline personality disorder? Check out this new article on BPD news -- from the latest research to the most cutting edge treatments, these sources will have you covered....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4802174 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4802174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762685&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F04%2F28%2Ffollow-aboutbpd-on-twitter.htm Granted, it's a little late to be jumping on the bandwagon, but I'm finally on Twitter. Follow me for the latest updates on borderline personality disorder research, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762685 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4762685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742255&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F04%2F21%2Fnew-study-demonstrates-the-rejection-rage-contingency-in-bpd.htm Intense, inappropriate anger is a frequent symptom of borderline personality disorder (BPD), and some researchers have suggested that quick shifts in anger are a hallmark feature of the disorder. Many experts have observed that people with BPD tend to have their most intense anger in response to experiences of rejection, criticism, or perceived abandonment by loved ones, but few studies have looked at the relationship between rejection and rage directly. A new study published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology this month may elucidate this "rejection-rage contingency."...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742255 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4742255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704454&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F04%2F11%2Ffacing-a-sea-of-bpd-books.htm Once upon a time, there were so few books about borderline personality disorder (BPD) on the market that it was difficult to get any information on BPD. Now, the number of books on BPD can be overwhelming. How do you know which books will give you reliable information?...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704454 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4704454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676573&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F04%2F03%2Ffor-bpd-therapists-facing-stress-in-your-practice.htm You may be surprised to learn that a sizeable proportion of my reader questions come not from people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) or their family members but from their therapists. People who specialized in BPD treatments must manage several sources of stress in their practice....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676573 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4676573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622137&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F22%2Fis-there-a-cure-for-borderline-personality-disorder.htm One of the most common questions that comes up in the borderline personality disorder forum is about how well BPD responds to treatment. Quite often, this question comes from family members or partners of people with BPD, who are wondering whether there is hope for their loved one. We now know that BPD can respond to treatment, but does this mean that BPD can be "cured?"...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622137 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4622137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4580866&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F13%2Fmindfulness-skills-for-living-with-bpd.htm In the past decade, more and more psychiatrists, psychologists, and other mental health professionals have incorporated mindfulness meditation training into their psychotherapy practice. Mindfulness meditation has many treatment applications, including major depressive disorder, chronic pain, generalized anxiety disorder, and borderline personality disorder (BPD)....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4580866 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4580866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4544842&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F03%2F03%2Fcharlie-sheen-and-the-high-conflict-personality.htm This week as I was searching for news on borderline personality disorder (BPD), I found this article on Charlie Sheen in the Huffington Post. While the piece is tagged as an article about borderline personality disorder, it is attempting to draw parallels between Charlie Sheen's behavior and a "high conflict personality" pattern....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4544842 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4544842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507157&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F02%2F21%2Fself-help-books-for-bpd.htm Wondering about options for self-help for borderline personality disorder (BPD)? While BPD is a serious condition that requires treatment by qualified mental health professionals, there are also sources of self-help (or self-guided strategies for symptom reduction) for people with BPD. These self-help strategies should be used in conjunction with formal treatments for BPD (such as psychotherapy and medication)....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507157 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4507157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4455175&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F02%2F09%2Feating-disorders-and-bpd.htm A couple of weeks ago I posted about recent research on weight fluctuation among people with BPD. In addition to normal fluctuation in weight, there is also evidence that people with borderline personality disorder have a greater prevalence of eating disorders than people in the general population....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4455175 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4455175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419001&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F30%2Fare-there-subtypes-of-borderline-personality-disorder.htm In order to be diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, an individual must meet just five out of a total of nine diagnostic criteria, meaning that BPD in one person can look very different from BPD in another. This has led some experts to wonder whether there are actually distinct types of borderline personalities. In fact, if you join an online BPD community or read some of the popular BPD books, you will often come across descriptions of subtypes of BPD....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419001 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4419001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4360809&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F17%2Fdr-martin-luther-king-jr-on-forgiveness.htm In honor of the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., some words from one of his sermons for your consideration: "First, we must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love... Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4360809 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4360809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4343029&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F13%2Fa-new-angle-on-emotional-instability-in-bpd.htm A new study published this month in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology may shed some light on the very intense "all or nothing" emotions that are experienced by individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD)....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4343029 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4343029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4304810&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2011%2F01%2F03%2Fself-embedding-another-form-of-deliberate-self-harm.htm Although I have worked with clients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) for many years, I have never had a patient that (to my knowledge) engaged in self-embedding. In fact, I had never heard of the behavior until I read this U.S. News and World Report article on self-embedding in teenagers...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4304810 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4304810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4285105&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F23%2Fhave-compassion.htm I feel compelled to write a post that is a bit more personal than usual. I have been About.com's Guide to Borderline Personality Disorder for almost three years. I really love writing for this website-- it's a nice way to be able to share my expertise and knowledge with people who need it. I am often thanked by readers, but I have to tell you that I feel very grateful for the opportunity to do this work and probably get more from it than anyone gets from anything I've written....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4285105 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4285105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281209&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F22%2Fweight-fluctuation-in-women-with-bpd.htm A study by Randy Sansone at Wright State University School of Medicine and colleagues, reported in this month's issue of the journal Eating Behaviors, examined fluctuations in weight among female psychiatric inpatients. The study authors hypothesized that BPD symptoms may be associated with greater "weight divergence" (i.e., changes in weight over time)....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281209 Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4281209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4251060&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F12%2F11%2Fthe-invalidating-environment-a-factor-in-the-development-of-bpd.htm Some experts believe that emotional invalidation, particularly in childhood and adolescence, may be one factor that leads to the development of BPD. Emotional invalidation is when someone communicates to you that your emotions are not valid, are unreasonable or irrational, or should be hidden or concealed....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4251060 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4251060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4213848&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F11%2F30%2Fsupporting-a-friend-who-has-bpd.htm Many readers come to the BPD Forum to find out how they can help a friend with BPD. One post this week articulated some issues that many friends struggle with: "I want to be a good friend to him, but I don't know how. He writes me long emails detailing his feelings. I can't seem to respond in a way that is appropriate. This is often true of phone calls as well. He will push me away, then come back for help. When he comes back, I often don't read his needs or wants correctly and respond in appropriately."...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4213848 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4213848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183195&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F11%2F19%2Fhome-for-the-holidays.htm BPD families do not necessarily find the holidays to be a joyous time. In fact, this can be one of the most stressful times of the year both for people with BPD and their loved ones. Family tensions, painful histories, and holiday stress can converge to create chaos. How do you cope with holidays? How will you cope this year?  Read more... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183195 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4183195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151473&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F11%2F08%2Fpsychotherapy-notes-should-you-read-them.htm I found this interesting piece in the Huffington Post by a psychiatrist who wonders about his patients' reactions to what is written in their psychotherapy notes. Patients may be provided access to their mental health treatment notes, but what if the information in the notes is misinterpreted? And what if the therapist has not been careful to write in a way that is sensitive to the client's point of view? Therapists often use jargon or professional language that just isn't geared toward patients-- they generally write for other treatment providers....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151473 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4151473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4118516&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F28%2Fwhat-songs-help-you-cope.htm I often ask my clients to use music to help them get through periods of emotional turmoil or urges to self-harm. The key to this skill (which is suggested in Dialectical Behavior Therapy), is to pick music that is the direct opposite of the mood, emotion, or urge that you're struggling with. So, for example, if you are feeling desperate and hopeless, pretty much any song by Evanescence is out. But, maybe something soothing (like "Blackbird" by the Beatles) or upbeat (like Katy Perry's "California Girls") would work....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4118516 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4118516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4077048&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F17%2Fis-depression-different-in-borderline-personality-disorder.htm There is a very high rate of comorbidity between borderline personality disorder (BPD) and depression. In fact, one study found that about 96% of patients with BPD met criteria for a mood disorder....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4077048 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4077048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4044960&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F10%2F07%2Fborderline-personality-disorder-and-misdiagnosis.htm Many people with BPD have stories of misdiagnosis, but how often does it really happen? Unfortunately, there is very little research to draw from, but at least one study suggests that BPD does get misdiagnosed at fairly high rates. A study by researchers at the University of North Texas and Brown University found that nearly 40% of people with BPD in the study sample had previously received a misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4044960 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4044960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4012878&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F28%2Fhave-you-ever-been-fired-by-your-therapist.htm I've heard stories from people with BPD of being fired by their therapist (meaning, the therapist decides to end the therapy due to some behavior by the client). Of course, not only people with BPD have this experience, but people with BPD may be disproportionally affected because some of the symptoms of BPD (e.g., anger, impulsivity) can lead to therapist burn out....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4012878 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4012878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3981984&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F18%2Fadvocates-are-going-public-with-borderline-personality.htm Have you noticed that there are many celebrities who have gone public about their struggles with, for example, depression, but none who have identified themselves as having BPD? It's not surprising; BPD is relatively unknown, and most people who do know about BPD are misinformed....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3981984 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3981984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3942660&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F09%2F08%2Fmood-tracker-find-your-triggers.htm I found this very cool tool on the Psychcentral website the other day-- this is something that can help everyone, but it could be particularly helpful for someone with BPD. The "Mood Tracker" tool allows you to emotions on a regular basis....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3942660 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3942660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3914825&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F29%2Fwhen-therapists-share-too-much.htm A BPD-Forum member recently shared a familiar story about how hard it can be to find a good therapist. She wrote of one of her therapists: "She started feeling so comfortable with me that she began sharing about so many things going on her life. I had to tell her I wasn't in need for more problems than mine. I was feeling like she was one of my friends, sharing all her struggles with me."...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3914825 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3914825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885213&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F19%2Fnew-borderline-personality-disorder-public-service-announcement.htm The National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEA-BPD), a wonderful organization devoted to research and advocacy for individuals and families with BPD, has produced a new public service announcement about BPD. You can watch it in full online here....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885213 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3885213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3844771&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F08%2F09%2Fresearch-opportunity-do-you-have-a-relative-with-bpd.htm The National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEA-BPD) is seeking adult relatives of individuals with BPD for a research project. From the description posted on the NEA-BPD website, this study can be completed online, so individuals from many geographical locations may be eligible....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3844771 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3844771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3802298&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F07%2F30%2Fdo-you-know-what-youre-feeling.htm Many people with BPD struggle with emotional clarity, or the ability to understand what you are feeling and why. Do you often have feelings of being "upset" but are unclear about what specific emotions you are having? Do you have vague or confusing feelings? Do you struggle with feeling "numb" or empty?...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3802298 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3802298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3766981&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F07%2F20%2Fis-mental-illness-a-laughing-matter.htm Arlin Cuncic, About.com's Guide to Social Anxiety Disorder, wrote this interesting blog post on comedians using mental health issues as material. While BPD is not well-known and thus unlikely to become fodder for a comedic routine, related conditions like depression can often become the butt of jokes. What do you think of Arlin's example-- funny or offensive? (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3766981 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3766981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740498&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F07%2F10%2Fnew-study-finds-relationship-between-bpd-symptoms-and-glutamate-levels-in-the-anterior-cingulate-cortex.htm A study published this month in the Archives of General Psychiatry has found a relationship between glutamate levels in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC; part of the brain's limbic system) and BPD....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740498 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3740498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714054&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F07%2F01%2Fborderline-personality-and-wild-sex.htm First Anakin Skywalker, now wild sex? Check out Gina Piccalo's piece in the Daily Beast about the intense passion that can drive BPD relationships early on. For the record, little of what Piccalo writes about is based on solid research (in fact, I recently wrote an article on BPD and sex detailing the sexual problems often experienced by people with BPD), but there are some well-known BPD experts quoted in the article who speculate that BPD could lead to a relationship characterized by swings between intense passion and intense conflict....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714054 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3714054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3679704&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F06%2F20%2Fdirector-of-nimh-weighs-the-evidence-for-bpd-name-change.htm (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3679704 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3679704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3635649&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F06%2F07%2Fthe-newest-face-of-borderline-personality-disorder-anakin-skywalker.htm (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3635649 Sat, 29 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3635649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3611868&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F05%2F30%2Fhave-you-tried-the-pros-and-cons-tool.htm (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3611868 Wed, 19 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3611868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585414&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F05%2F20%2Fborderline-personality-disorder-and-sex.htm (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585414 Sun, 09 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3585414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3549188&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F05%2F10%2Fdo-your-part-may-is-borderline-personality-disorder-awareness-month.htm (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3549188 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3549188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3522556&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F05%2F01%2Fhow-does-an-active-life-lift-your-mood.htm (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3522556 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3522556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494138&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F04%2F21%2Fcommon-tool-may-misdiagnose-bpd-as-a-bipolar-disorder.htm (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494138 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3494138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3460082&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F04%2F11%2Fscientists-explore-ways-to-alter-memories.htm (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3460082 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3460082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429066&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F04%2F01%2Fphysician-on-trial-for-allegedly-assisting-a-bpd-suicide.htm (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429066 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3429066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3390571&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F03%2F22%2Fhow-healthcare-reform-will-impact-bpd-treatment.htm Readers in the United States woke up to the news that the House of Representatives has passed massive healthcare reform legislation. The road to this legislation has been contentious and hard-fought, but it has now cleared its last major hurdle. How will the new legislation impact people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) living in the U.S.? Well, for one, one of the major obstacles to obtaining treatment is about to disappear for many of you. I can't tell you how many emails I get that say, "I'd like to get treatment but I don't have insurance," or, "I can't get insurance because all of my previous hospitalizations." This bill ensures that affordable insurance is available to many more of you. I know this bill has many supporters and many detractors, but I think in the end this ... About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3390571 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3390571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366111&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F03%2F14%2Fbpd-in-the-news-the-case-of-rodney-alcala.htm Many of you have been following the penalty phase of the trial of convicted California serial killer Rodney Alcala. This week the Associated Press reported that a psychiatrist testifying in the case, Dr. Richard Rappaport, told jurors that he believes Alcala has borderline personality disorder (BPD). While I don't know enough about Alcala to comment on his case, I can say that it is quite rare for individuals with BPD to engage in the kinds of premeditated acts that Alcala has been accused of. In fact, this kind of violence is more often associated with two of the other Cluster B personality disorders: narcissistic and antisocial personality disorder. BPD does increase risk of violent behavior, but violent acts in people with BPD tend to be impulsive, not planned. Why is a potential diag... About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366111 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3366111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3331144&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F03%2F04%2Flove-is-the-cure-releases-new-bpd-public-service-announcements.htm For those of you who follow the Love Is The Cure organization (devoted to advocacy and empowerment of people with BPD and other serious mental illness), check out these new public service announcements. Love Is The Cure TV ======================= Stay up to date: subscribe to the BPD newsletter and join the discussion in the BPD forum. =======================Love Is The Cure Releases New BPD Public Service Announcements originally appeared on About.com Borderline Personality Disorder on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 09:44:25.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3331144 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3331144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3298216&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F02%2F23%2Fproposed-revisions-to-the-dsm-are-big-changes-on-the-way.htm The American Psychiatric Association (APA) recently posted the proposed changes to the upcoming edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (fifth edition) or DSM-V, scheduled to be published in 2013. While these are only a draft of the revisions, the proposed changes reflect a major change to the way that personality disorders are diagnosed. You can find the possible changes here. Of note, the APA is proposing that a general diagnosis of "personality disorder" be given to individuals who exhibit extreme deficits in personality functioning. In addition, the APA is advocating that certain subtypes of personality disorders be retained. Borderline personality disorder is reformulated as "borderline type" in this new proposed system. The potential changes are so swee... About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3298216 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3298216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3269611&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F02%2F13%2Fcan-your-iphone-help-with-bpd-symptoms.htm Dr. Barbara Bolen, About.com's Guide to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, just posted a review of a new iPhone application that helps guide you through intense anxiety or panic symptoms. I haven't tried the app myself, but it sounds like this kind of application would be very helpful if you suffer from bouts of extreme anxiety - but it may also help with other kinds of internal experiences (e.g., other emotions, like anger, or urges to engage in impulsive behavior). Has anyone tried the app? Did you find it useful? Leave a comment below... ======================= Stay up to date: subscribe to the BPD newsletter and join the discussion in the BPD forum. =======================Can Your iPhone Help With BPD Symptoms? originally appeared on About.com Borderline Personality Disorder on Saturday, Feb... About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3269611 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3269611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239401&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F02%2F04%2Fhow-is-your-mindfulness-practice-going.htm Have you been practicing mindfulness lately? Sometimes with the stress of the holidays and everything that's going on this time of year, practicing fundamental skills can fall to the wayside. But now that things have (hopefully) slowed down, its a good time to recommit to your mindfulness skills practice. Need some inspiration? Check out these exercises: Mindful Breathing Mindful Eating Beginner's Mind How is Your Mindfulness Practice Going? originally appeared on About.com Borderline Personality Disorder on Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 01:03:38.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239401 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3239401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208231&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F01%2F25%2Fsurviving-a-bad-mother.htm This week I picked up a recent issue of Psychology Today and read an article titled "Mother, Damned-est," about the legacy of poor mothering in people's lives. The issue of motherhood is a very relevant one for BPD. Lots of people with BPD had bad experiences with a caregiver figure (notice that I didn't say mother-- because all caregivers are important to development), and many have trouble being stable parental figures for their kids. One of the most common concerns brought up by family members in the BPD forum is about the effect their BPD loved one is having on children in the family. Having BPD does not mean that you can't be a good parent. But it takes a lot of work, and sometimes people with BPD need both treatment and parent education to optimize their parenting skills.Surviving a... About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208231 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3208231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3180216&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F01%2F16%2Fbpd-and-your-career.htm It is quite possible to have BPD and career success. In fact, many people with BPD are very successful in their work (even when other areas of their lives seem to be falling apart). On the other hand, many people with BPD have lots of trouble in their careers, and are either unemployed, underemployed, or very unhappy in their jobs. Read more... How has having BPD affected your career path? Share your experience. BPD and Your Career originally appeared on About.com Borderline Personality Disorder on Saturday, January 16th, 2010 at 20:46:43.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3180216 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3180216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3148948&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F01%2F07%2Fis-there-an-international-directory-of-dbt-providers.htm I often get emails from readers who are looking for BPD therapists. When I get an email like this from someone in the U.S. I generally direct them to the Behavioral Tech Clinical Resources Directory-- which lists programs that provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy in the U.S. only. Unfortunately, I have yet to find a comprehensive list of DBT providers outside of the U.S. Has anyone else had any luck with this? If so, please share any resources that have been helpful to you! Read more on finding BPD therapists. Is There an International Directory of DBT Providers? originally appeared on About.com Borderline Personality Disorder on Thursday, January 7th, 2010 at 01:51:00.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3148948 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3148948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126517&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F12%2F29%2Fnew-sub-specialty-for-pediatricians-child-abuse.htm Pediatricians throughout the United States now have the opportunity to become specialists in the area of child abuse and neglect. In fact, Ofelia Casillas of the Chicago Tribune reported that more than 200 physicians have already taken the first certification exams in child abuse (read the full article here). The hope is that this new sub-specialty will help promote research into child abuse, as well as provide the field with much needed expertise in this area. Pediatricians with the certification will be able to consult on child abuse cases and to teach other physicians how to spot child abuse. This is potentially good news for the BPD community, given the link between BPD and chronic childhood maltreatment.New Sub-Specialty for Pediatricians: Child Abuse originally appeared on About.com... About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126517 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3126517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108279&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F12%2F20%2Fdoes-domestic-violence-increase-during-the-holidays.htm I recently did an interview with a journalist on the topic of domestic violence and the holidays. She wanted to know whether there is an increase in domestic violence over the holiday season. Actually, the research doesn't show any link between domestic violence and situational stress. However, there are also lots of reasons that people do not want to report incidents of relationship violence during the holiday season. If you are in a violent relationship, know that there is help. There are a number of hotlines set up to help you understand your options and stay safe. In the U.S., you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. If you are outside of the U.S., check out this list of organizations/agencies that can help.  Does Domestic Violence Increase During the Ho... About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108279 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3108279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089153&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F12%2F14%2Fwhat-bpd-books-do-you-love.htm Over the past couple of weeks some of the BPD forum members have been compiling a list of recommended reading for people with BPD and their families. Do you have any books you'd like to add? Visit the thread here at the BPD Forum. ======================= Stay up to date: subscribe to the BPD newsletter and join the discussion in the BPD forum. =======================What BPD Books Do You Love? originally appeared on About.com Borderline Personality Disorder on Monday, December 14th, 2009 at 21:09:56.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089153 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3089153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3071008&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F12%2F08%2Fusing-music-to-get-you-through.htm Maybe all those annoying holiday songs are getting on your nerves, but there is a lot of research to suggest that listening to music that conveys a certain mood can in fact lead to a change in emotional state. I've had quite a few clients who have used this strategy with success: when you are stuck in a certain mood, listen to some mood incongruent music (i.e., music that conveys the opposite mood from the one you are in). For example, if you are sad, listen to something upbeat. If you are angry, listen to something soothing. Just don't get pulled into that latest Evanescence song! How to Cope Using MusicUsing Music to Get You Through originally appeared on About.com Borderline Personality Disorder on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 at 13:47:45.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About... About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3071008 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3071008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3039704&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F30%2Fbpd-name-change-and-stigma-take-action-and-sign-the-petition.htm For the past several months, both here on the blog and in our BPD forum, we've been having a conversation about the name "borderline personality disorder," the stigma associated with the name, and whether a name change could help reduce stigma. Now that the next edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (the DSM-V) is drawing closer, this is an important conversation to be having! This site is not the only one that is generating interest on the topic. Check out this article by Elizabeth Bogod on stigma and BPD published on the Borderline Personality Disorder Today website. Ms. Bogod has also started a petition targeted at the chair of the DSM-V task force to ask for a name change. If you want to sign the petition, take action here.BPD Name Change and Stigma-- T... About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3039704 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3039704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3026564&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F25%2Fnot-so-happy-holidays.htm As the holidays approach, lots of people with BPD (and people with BPD in their families) struggle. Holidays are complicated-- there are so many expectations that we should be "happy," that families should be together, and that joy prevails. But what if you're not all that happy, or if family is a major stressor? Here are some tips on surviving the holidays for BPD families. Hope these help get you through what can be a very difficult time. Not-So-Happy Holidays? originally appeared on About.com Borderline Personality Disorder on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 10:01:41.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3026564 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3026564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2988987&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F12%2Fveterans-day-the-military-and-bpd.htm This Veteran's Day got me thinking about the unique challenges that military service (or the military service of a loved one) could present to someone with BPD. Long absences with deployment, uncertainty about living circumstances, and the stressors of the military could be very difficult for someone with BPD.On the other hand, the structure and routine of military life could provide comfort. Readers, do you have experience with BPD and the military? What issues have you faced?Veteran's Day, the Military, and BPD originally appeared on About.com Borderline Personality Disorder on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 21:26:18.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2988987 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2988987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2958740&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F03%2Fshould-you-disclose-your-diagnosis.htm A topic that comes up quite frequently in the BPD forum is whether or not to tell other people about your BPD diagnosis. BPD is such a stigmatized condition that sometimes you may feel reluctant to tell even mental health providers that you've been diagnosed with BPD. What experiences have you had with disclosing your diagnosis? Have you ever dreaded telling someone you have BPD and then had it go better than expected when you actually told? Or, have you had experiences of rejection when you shared your diagnosis? Share your story of disclosure...Should You Disclose Your Diagnosis? originally appeared on About.com Borderline Personality Disorder on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 22:27:41.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2958740 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2958740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2930855&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F27%2Fstigma-and-self-fulfilling-prophecy.htm I was reading an article today on teen stereotypes and teen behavior. The main research finding in this article was that if parents believe that their teen is likely to conform to negative behaviors (e.g., teen drinking) then then their teen actually DOES engage in more negative behavior. What does this have to do with BPD? Well, it got me thinking that perhaps the same kind of self-fulfilling prophecy could happen with BPD. There is so much stigma attached to BPD, and many people expect those with BPD to "behave badly." Is it possible that knowing what others expect of you actually makes you conform to this expectation by acting out? What do you think?Stigma and Self-Fulfilling Prophecy originally appeared on About.com Borderline Personality Disorder on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 01:... About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2930855 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2930855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2912072&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F20%2Fwhy-does-everyone-leave-me.htm Difficult relationships are very common for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). A key symptom of BPD is fear of abandonment. This symptom may cause you to need frequent reassurance that abandonment is not imminent, to go to great lengths to try to avoid abandonment, and to feel devastated when someone ends a relationship with you. But people with BPD also tend to have more unstable, chaotic relationships than others, and these relationships often end prematurely due to conflict. So, in many ways, it's a double-whammy...read more. ======================= Stay up to date: subscribe to the BPD newsletter and join the discussion in the BPD forum. ======================= Why Does Everyone Leave Me? originally appeared on About.com Borderline Personality Disorder on Tuesday, Octob... About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2912072 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2912072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2881144&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F10%2Fsuicidal-thoughts-are-more-common-than-youd-think.htm A new study released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found that more than 8 million Americans seriously consider suicide over the course of a year.... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2881144 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2881144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2865528&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F05%2Fmental-illness-awareness-week-is-october-4th-through-10th.htm Just a reminder that this week is National Mental Illness Awareness Week in the U.S. The week was established by Congress to promote awareness of the millions of Americans who have... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2865528 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2865528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2823857&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F22%2Fpbs-will-present-minds-on-the-edge-facing-mental-illness.htm In October, PBS will be presenting"Minds on the Edge: Facing Mental Illness." The program promises to be an attempt to engage citizens, policy makers, and mental health professionals in an... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2823857 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2823857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2792971&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F13%2Fgrounding-exercises-for-self-harm-dissociation-or-impulsivity.htm Many people with BPD suffer from self-harming behaviors, dissociation, or impulsivity, but few know that there are some simple skills that can keep these symptoms at bay. "Grounding exercises" can... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2792971 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2792971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2772419&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F06%2Fdoes-megan-fox-have-borderline-personality.htm Borderline personality disorder (BPD) doesn't get a lot of press, but it has been in the headlines this week, all because Megan Fox (star of the Transformers movies and the... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2772419 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2772419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2747853&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F30%2Fstudy-finds-that-antidepressant-use-doubled-in-the-last-decade.htm A study reported in the Archives of General Psychiatry this month found that the number of children and adults taking antidepressant medications in the United States doubled between 1995 and... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2747853 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2747853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2729967&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F24%2Fhave-you-tried-expressive-writing.htm One of the most popular sections of the BPD Forum is "Poetry and Prose"-- the expressive writing section. But writing isn't just about creating something; it can also be healing.... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2729967 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2729967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2699496&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F13%2Fmore-resources-for-friends-and-family.htm I receive more email from friends and family of people with BPD than I do from the folks with BPD themselves. Usually, family members are just desperate to get help... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2699496 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2699496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2670702&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F05%2Fwhat-is-complex-ptsd.htm About.com's Guide to PTSD, Dr. Matthew Tull, just posted an interesting article on complex PTSD. Many experts have said that some cases of BPD (e.g., those that are the result... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2670702 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2670702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2657462&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F30%2Fsuicide-risk-factors.htm Suicide is unfortunately common among people with BPD. But, in addition to the BPD diagnosis, there are some risk factors that convey additional risk for a suicide attempt. For example,... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2657462 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2657462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2634235&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F23%2Fstigma-and-borderline-personality-disorder.htm I've been reading a lot about stigma and mental health recently, and it has become apparent to me that BPD is the most stigmatized psychiatric disorder. Why? Well, there are... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2634235 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2634235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2601889&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F14%2Fannoying-habits-of-therapists.htm A few months ago I ran across this blog post in the New York Times online about the twelve most annoying habits of therapists. In general, I think therapists mean... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2601889 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2601889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584006&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F08%2Fbpd-and-status-updates.htm A contributor to the BPD Forum noticed an interesting phenomenon recently-- he or she noted that Facebook status updates (and Twitter tweets, for that matter) often reflect emotional states, and... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584006 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2584006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560975&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F30%2Fnew-public-service-announcement-from-love-is-the-cure.htm I just watched the first public service announcement (PSA) produced by the "Love is The Cure" BPD Awareness Campaign. This PSA campaign is designed to make BPD personal, and to... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560975 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2560975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2555995&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F29%2Fliving-with-your-diagnosis-should-you-tell-others.htm Because of the stigma attached to a borderline personality disorder (BPD) diagnosis, many people struggle with deciding whether or not to tell others that they have BPD. Here are a... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2555995 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2555995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2508842&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F15%2Fask-marsha-linehan-your-questions-about-borderline-personality-disorder.htm Today the New York Times is featuring an article on BPD. Even better, they are offering a chance for readers to ask Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. (the psychologist who developed dialectical... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2508842 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:29:05 +0100 2508842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2508841&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F19%2Fdr-linehan-responds.htm For those who have been following the piece on borderline personality disorder in the New York Times, today Dr. Marsha Linehan posted her first responses to reader's questions today. You... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2508841 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2508841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2508843&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F14%2Facceptance-is-not-resignation.htm I've been thinking a lot about acceptance and what this means for people with BPD. Acceptance is a very important DBT skill, but it is also an important part of... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2508843 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:50:59 +0100 2508843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2463707&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F07%2Frecommend-bpd-blogs.htm Do you have a favorite blog about BPD that you read regularly? Perhaps it is a blog that captures the experience of BPD? Or a blog by a BPD family... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2463707 Sun, 31 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2463707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2457457&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F31%2Fidentity-issues-in-borderline-personality-disorder.htm Do you ever find yourself asking: Who am I? What do I believe in? What is my place in this world? If you do, you are not alone. Many people... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2457457 Sat, 23 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2457457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2432587&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F23%2Fthinking-of-quitting-therapy-for-borderline-personality.htm It is not uncommon for people who are getting treatment for a psychiatric disorder such as borderline personality disorder (BPD) to feel like they want to quit therapy. In fact,... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2432587 Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2432587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2423512&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F19%2Fdsm-v-survey-is-closing-soon-make-your-voice-heard.htm The Mt. Sinai School of Medicine survey on borderline personality disorder (BPD) in the next edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is closing to additional... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2423512 Sun, 10 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2423512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2402963&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F10%2Fwishing-you-a-peaceful-mothers-day.htm Mother's Day is a pretty loaded holiday for many people with BPD and their loved ones. Maybe you have BPD, and your relationship with your mom is strained. Or maybe... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2402963 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2402963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2375593&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F28%2Ffree-dialectical-behavior-therapy-skills-podcasts.htm Through a recommendation from a reader I stumbled on these free dialectical behavior therapy podcasts offered by Harmony DBT in St. Louis Missouri. In addition to podcasts describing the Dialectical... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2375593 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2375593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353596&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F21%2Ffda-issues-warning-on-anticonvulsants-used-to-treat-bpd.htm The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning for people who take anticonvulsant medications such as Tegretol, Neurontin, and Depakote. After careful analysis, the FDA found that... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353596 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2353596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2330431&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F14%2Fsurvey-what-do-you-want-to-see-in-dsm-v.htm The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, currently in its fourth edition (DSM-IV), is undergoing an overhaul, and some experts expect that in the next version of the book... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2330431 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:27:54 +0100 2330431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2330430&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F16%2Fchildhood-maltreatment-can-impact-physical-health.htm It's not surprising that childhood maltreatment (e.g., physical or sexual abuse, emotional neglect) has a host of emotional and behavioral consequences, including increasing risk for developing borderline personality disorder (BPD).... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2330430 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2330430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2330432&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F07%2Fare-you-practicing-mindfulness.htm Mindfulness skills training is an excellent way to manage the symptoms of BPD, but to work the training requires consistent practice over time. Have you practiced your mindfulness skills lately?... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2330432 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:14:44 +0100 2330432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2301513&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F26%2Fhow-to-make-a-bpd-first-aid-kit.htm I saw this great suggestion on the Spliit: BPD Lifestyle Blog- it's a how-to on creating your own "first aid kit" for dealing with emotional crises. Everyone has their own... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2301513 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:36:09 +0100 2301513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2301512&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F01%2Fwhy-did-you-drop-out-of-treatment.htm People with personality disorders (PDs), including borderline PD, have very high drop out rates in therapy relative to people without PDs. However, very little research has been done to examine... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2301512 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2301512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2301514&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F24%2Fheads-up-are-you-missing-your-bpd-newsletter.htm If you subscribe to my newsletter, or some of my fellow Guides' newsletters, you may have recently received spam appearing to have come from About.com. These messages are actually not... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2301514 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:28:48 +0100 2301514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2275272&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F18%2Fnew-study-no-evidence-that-medication-is-an-effective-treatment-for-bpd.htm A study recently presented at the 17th Annual European Congress of Psychiatry (sponsored by the European Psychiatric Association) concluded that there is no evidence that medication is effective in treating... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2275272 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2275272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243264&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Ftreatments%2Fa%2FIntroDBT.htm (DBT) is a psychotherapy that is effective in reducing many of the symptoms of BPD. Learn more about what to expect in DBT and how to find a DBT provider. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243264 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:18:04 +0100 2243264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2269079&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38335&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F15%2Fgrading-the-states-2009-the-results-are-in.htm The National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) has just released their 2009 "Grading the States" results. "Grading the States" is NAMI's report on the state of mental health care in... (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2269079 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2269079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2245236&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Flivingwithbpd%2Fa%2Flivingwithbpd.htm Living with borderline personality disorder is not easy. The symptoms of BPD can affect every part of your life, making relationships, work, and health very difficult to maintain. However, despite the suffering that BPD can cause, many people learn ways to cope the symptoms and lead normal, fulfilling lives. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2245236 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2245236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243657&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fofflabel.htm What is an off label use? What does it mean when your doctor prescribes a medication for off label use? Learn more about off label use. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243657 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243655&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fcs%2Fht.htm An index of HowTos for the Borderline Personality guide site. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243655 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243653&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Foutpatient.htm A definition of outpatient treatment for borderline personality disorder. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243653 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243651&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fbpdglossary%2Fg%2Fneurosis.htm meaning and definition. How does it figure into Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243651 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243649&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Flivingwithbpd%2Fa%2Fholidaystress.htm Find ways to manage holiday stress and survive the holiday season. Learn about the sources of holiday stress and learn new ways of coping. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243649 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243647&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Flevelsofcare%2Fg%2FGroupTx.htm A therapetic level of care that is often incorporated into other service delivery as well as on its own. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243647 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243645&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fdepress.htm What is depression? Learn the definition of depression and how depression is distinguished from a major depressive episode in DSM-IV. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243645 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243643&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fbpdglossary%2Fg%2FBPdefine.htm The internet is full of shorthand terms. BP is one of them. What does it mean? Why use it? (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243643 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243641&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2FAN.htm What is anorexia nervosa? Learn the symptoms of anorexia nervosa. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243641 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243639&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fpeerreview.htm Ever wonder what peer review is? Learn more about the peer review process. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243639 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243637&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fhallucinations.htm What are hallucinations? Learn the definition of hallucinations. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243637 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243635&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fcausesofbpd%2Fa%2FChildChildAbuse.htm Children are often violent with other children. The violence is often dismissed as "kids will be kids", but should it be overlooked? Children experience the violence from a very different perspective than the adults witnessing the acts. How harmful is the hitting, pushing, and sibling rivalry so common in the lives of children? (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243635 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243633&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fbpdglossary%2Fg%2FValidation.htm meaning and definition. How does it figure into Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243633 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243631&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2FMania.htm A definition of mania. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243631 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243629&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fpsytropic.htm What are psychotropic drugs, and how are they used? Learn more about psychotropic drugs. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243629 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243627&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fbpdglossary%2Fg%2FHallucination.htm meaning and definition. How does it figure into Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243627 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243625&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fbpdglossary%2Fg%2FBiPolar.htm meaning and definition. How does it figure into Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243625 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243623&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fbpdglossary%2Fg%2FSupprtveTx.htm meaning and definition. How does it figure into Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243623 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243621&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fbpdglossary%2Fg%2FParanoia.htm meaning and definition. How does it figure into Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243621 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243619&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fdoihavebpd%2Ff%2FPrevalenceBPD.htm How common is the diagnosis of BPD? It is more common than you might imagine. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243619 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243617&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fagran.htm What is agranulocytosis? Learn about the definition of agranulocytosis. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243617 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243615&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fresources%2Fa%2Fselfhelpbooks.htm There are so many self help books out there -- how do you know which one to choose? Learn how to evaluate which self help books are quality and which are questionable. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243615 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243613&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Ffaqs%2Ff%2FECT.htm Is electroconvulsive therapy as a treatment option for people with depression and borderline personality disorder? Learn more about the indications for electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243613 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243611&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2FBN.htm What is bulimia nervosa? Learn about the definition and symptoms of bulimia nervosa. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243611 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243609&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fhypomania.htm A definition of hypomania or a hypomanic episode (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243609 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243607&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fcs%2Fa.htm An index of articles for the Borderline Personality guide site. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243607 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243605&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fbpdglossary%2Fg%2FLimbic_System.htm meaning and definition. How does it figure into Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243605 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243603&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fmentalize.htm What is mentalization? Definition and meaning of mentalization. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243603 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243601&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fdoihavebpd%2Ftp%2FBPDSymptoms2.htm Do you think you or a loved one may have BPD? BPD is associated with instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotion, as well as impulsive behaviors. Read more about the symptoms of BPD. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243601 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243599&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Falexithymia.htm What is alexithymia? Learn more about the definition of alexithymia. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243599 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243597&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fshame.htm What is shame? Learn the definition of shame and how this emotion is different than guilt. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243597 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243595&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Flivingwithbpd%2Fht%2Fbeginners.htm Try this exercise to practice beginner's mind in your mindfulness practice. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243595 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243593&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Flivingwithbpd%2Ff%2FWhyRelapse.htm You have been working hard in therapy, and seem to be making some progress. But it seems that just when things start to be looking up, you relapse. Does all the progress get erased? Why do the relapses occur? Will you ever be non-borderline? (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243593 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243591&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2FOmega3.htm What is an Omega 3 fatty acid? Learn about Omega 3 fatty acids. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243591 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243589&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fselfinjuriousbehavior%2Fgr%2FRedScream.htm Marilee Strong's book, A Bright Red Scream, is a detailed look into self-injury. This is a must read for therapists, self-injurers, and those who care about them. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243589 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243587&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Ffaqs%2Ff%2FBPDGenFAQ.htm Are there gender differences in the prevalence of BPD? (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243587 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243585&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2FOCD.htm What is obsessive compulsive disorder? Learn the definition, signs, and symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243585 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243583&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fpsychotic.htm What are psychotic symptoms? Learn the definition of psychotic symptoms. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243583 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243581&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fdevalu.htm A definition of devaluation. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243581 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243579&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fresources%2Fa%2FBPDBooks.htm Interested in learning more about BPD? Here are some books about borderline personality disorder (BPD) to get you started. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243579 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243577&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2Fvalidate.htm What is emotional validation? Learn the definition of emotional validation and the role of emotional validation in borderline personality disorder (BPD). (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243577 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243575&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Flevelsofcare%2Fg%2FSupportGps.htm Supportive care. Support Groups are good for those looking for ongoing supportive communication with those dealing with similar issues. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243575 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243573&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Fglossary%2Fg%2FADHD.htm A definition of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243573 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243572&cid=s_38335_172_f&fid=38337&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbpd.about.com%2Fod%2Ffaqs%2Ff%2FBPDviolence.htm Is there a link between borderline personality and violence? Learn more about whether borderline personality disorder is associated with violence, and how to get help. (Source: About.com Borderline Personality Disorder) About.com Borderline Personality Disorder news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243572 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2243572