MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'bpd'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:32:02 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507425&cid=t_176422_122_f&fid=34736&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FChannelN-PodcastsPoweredByOdiogo%2F%7E3%2FxemJy-ElNVY%2F BPD Expert Dr. Marsha Linehan at the National Institute of Mental Health The pioneer of Dialectic Behavioural Therapy, a variation of CBT designed for suicidal people with Borderline Personality Disorder (now being applied to other mental health issues), talks about her research and challenges with treating BPD patients. Includes full transcript. See also: Learning From Suicide, another excellent lecture by Linehan on the ethics of research on suicidal people. (Source: Channel N) Channel N blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507425 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:30:09 +0100 4507425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272361&cid=t_176422_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F19%2Fhelping-someone-with-borderline-personality-disorder%2F The following post is the Afterword of the newly released “Overcoming Borderline Personality Disorder” by Valerie Porr. I have reprinted it here with permission of Oxford University Press. There are so many misconceptions about this disorder today. A friend of mine, recently diagnosed with BPD, has helped me to understand her illness. I hope this piece further educates people who attach stigma where there should be none. Research shows us that 70 percent of people with Borderline Personality Disorder drop out of treatment. According to John Gunderson, medical director of the Center for the Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) at McLean Hospital, in Boston, Massachusetts, failure to involve the family as support for treatment of BPD makes patients’ involvemen... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272361 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 14:55:17 +0100 4272361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933143&cid=t_176422_111_f&fid=34834&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMentalNurse%2F%7E3%2FO4V0RxFPEbE%2F This post is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: (Source: Mental Nurse) Mental Nurse blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933143 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:35:30 +0100 3933143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3924962&cid=t_176422_111_f&fid=34834&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMentalNurse%2F%7E3%2FO4V0RxFPEbE%2F A week ago I recorded a vocal of a particularly surreal comment from the blog of Dr T, and e-mailed it to Socrates, author of The New Republic blog. We’ve condemned Dr T’s blog for its offensive and inaccurate generalisations about people with borderline personality disorder. Yes, some people with personality disorders abuse other people, but many more do not, and have hurt nobody but themselves. Socrates has edited my original vocal into a piece of video art. Without further ado, we present, Dr T’s Insanity Of BPD. [Warning: Contains violent and sexual imagery] Dr T’s Insanity of BPD’s from Socrates Republic on Vimeo. [Disclaimer: This video is a parody and is not created or endorsed by Dr Tara J Palmatier] (Source: Mental Nurse) Mental Nurse blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3924962 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:35:30 +0100 3924962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3920921&cid=t_176422_111_f&fid=34834&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMentalNurse%2F%7E3%2FO4V0RxFPEbE%2F A week ago I recorded a vocal of a particularly surreal comment from the blog of Dr T, and e-mailed it to Socrates, author of The New Republic blog. We’ve condemned Dr T’s blog for its offensive and inaccurate generalisations about people with borderline personality disorder. Yes, some people with personality disorders abuse other people, but many more do not, and have hurt nobody but themselves. Socrates has edited my original vocal into a piece of video art. Without further ado, we present, Dr Tara J. Palmatier’s Insanity Of BPD. [Warning: Contains violent and sexual imagery] (Source: Mental Nurse) Mental Nurse blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3920921 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:35:30 +0100 3920921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3786177&cid=t_176422_111_f&fid=34834&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMentalNurse%2F%7E3%2FFFZKOkViIi0%2F ¡Hola amigos!  ’Tis Pandora, returned narcissistically for a second edition of TWIM.  I knew my megalomaniacal bribing of Z would result in a return to TWIM dominance before you could all say “who’s afraid of a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Version Four, Text Revision“. Beware possible triggers (disordered eating, self-harm and suicide references). Let’s kick off with a candid post from Differently Sane, who has been given some rather helpful advice on dating and sexuality from her GP. At no point, after GP registrar tried to get Ex to come to therapy with me, then found out that the waiting list had been shut-down because it was too long (how common a problem is this?) it has never been mentioned.  And whenever I bring it up (u... Mental Nurse blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3786177 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:39:27 +0100 3786177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2993923&cid=t_176422_140_f&fid=35438&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwrithesafely.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F15%2Fif-its-any-consolation-i-dont-begin-to-understand-them%2F I understood growing up that trusted people were not inadvertently driving me crazy but were instead devoted to the systematic destruction of my sanity. It wasn’t about their behaviors, though I’d make it a point to avoid a beating by wandering the neighborhood til the lights went out, go home and step over mom on the way to the kitchen, eat a tub of Cool Whip, fall asleep on the couch and wake up with a caregiver’s dick in my mouth. Go down to the basement and burn my cum-stained nightie in the laundrytub, thinking, then head off to school in rumpled overalls and mother’s torn nylons, sleep at my desk while intuitive classmates point and ridicule, gearing up for the beatdown I was hoping to dodge by the bullies on the playground. Welp, I told myself, sucks all righ... Writhe Safely blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2993923 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:09:44 +0100 2993923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2757857&cid=t_176422_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FjjayTDzkACA%2F It’s not unusual to see that at least one parent of an obese child is obese as well.  While some of this may be environmental (diet and lifestyle), research is pointing to genetic and intra-uterine (during pregnancy) factors as well. An interesting study undertaken by American and Canadian researchers, and will be published in the next issue of Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), has found that children of women who were conceived after their mother had weight loss surgery had a lower incidence of obesity than siblings who were born before she had the surgery. The researchers looked at 49 women who had a surgery called biliopancreatic diversion, or BPD before between pregnancies. This surgery makes it so the woman’s stomach is smaller and any food that s... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2757857 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:59:52 +0100 2757857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2110735&cid=t_176422_140_f&fid=35438&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwrithesafely.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2F17%2Fpsychiatric-survivors-labels-and-me%2F If any organism fails to fulfill its potentialities, it becomes sick. William James Ω The deleterious effect of evil, pernicious, stigmatizing labels are at the core of psychiatric survivor discourse™, so of course it makes me wonder why I don’t care about mine so much, like — what am I missing here, am I insufficiently outraged about a civil rights injustice?! Borderline, Bi-polar, Schizophrenia, these official stamps of psychiatry will lead to life of ruin, they say, while saying not so much about the label that actually got them committed. Puzzling, but later for all that. The thread on BPD at the only blog that matters has me head in a spin. I identify with borderlines, my life’s been filled with them, I have it in me, it’s a hellish disorder. I’ve only seen do... Writhe Safely blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2110735 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:02:41 +0100 2110735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1870945&cid=t_176422_140_f&fid=35438&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwrithesafely.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F11%2Fballad-of-a-teenage-queen%2F She shouts for a reckoning with entire mouth and unspoilt heart. My friend Poodle (”Ursula”) from Christchurch NZ declares her joy, in love with these times. (rule for radicals: that’s why she’s a teacher and you’re not) so thats me in the corner-thats me over there–was a hard arse interview 2 do-my dyslexia gets in the way some-times-just bear with it and it will show its beauty Living With the Scars of Abuse by KIM THOMAS Source: Press, The Christchurch, New Zealand Posted on: Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 15:00 CDT New Zealand’s mental health system has a dark history, with hundreds of former patients alleging abuse in state hospitals. Kim Thomas tells the story of one woman who suffered abuse and explores what former patients are doing to try an... Writhe Safely blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1870945 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:54:34 +0100 1870945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1655582&cid=t_176422_140_f&fid=35438&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwrithesafely.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F25%2Fpsychodynamic-psychotherapy%2F I likes it. Via, an old wiki entry that’s been replaced by a more clinical definition, alas: “The goal of psychodynamic therapy is the experience of truth. This truth must be encountered through the breakdown of psychological defenses. Simply stated: [psychodynamic] psychotherapy teaches the client to be honest. Individuals suffering from “psychological disorders” or deep-rooted “personality disorders,” often come from confusing, manipulative, dishonest, or even violent families in childhood. Being honest with ones feelings is a difficult, even terrifying process for these people. But there is a silver lining. If the patient client is willing to face up to their hidden secrets they will discover the unconscious reason for many of their feelings, and ther... Writhe Safely blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1655582 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:49:07 +0100 1655582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1344209&cid=t_176422_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F04%2F02%2Fwhy-do-therapists-stigmatize-people-with-borderline%2F It’s a cruel irony that people who have borderline personality disorder (BPD) will often have the most difficulty finding and getting proper treatment from mental health professionals. Because, unlike virtually every other mental disorder in the book, borderline personality disorder is seen as one of the worst of all disorders to try and treat. People with BPD are the most stigmatized amongst a population already burdened with heavy stigma, people with mental health concerns. Borderline personality disorder is characterized by a long-standing pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, the person’s own self-image and their emotions. People with borderline personality disorder can also tend to be impulsive. Borderline personality disorder is a fairly rare concern in ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1344209 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:23:20 +0100 1344209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1091413&cid=t_176422_140_f&fid=35438&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwrithesafely.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F12%2F13%2Fone-of-these-psychiatrists-is-not-like-the-other%2F These two posts caught my eye today, different starting points but seem related somehow: Philip at Furious Seasons responds to a reader who asks if bipolar is a dangerous gift, and the breadth and scope of his response deserves a standing ovation. Not only does he describe the Icarus Project clearly and with enviable economy, he [...] (Source: Writhe Safely) Writhe Safely blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1091413 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:57:25 +0100 1091413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1045153&cid=t_176422_140_f&fid=35438&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwrithesafely.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F11%2F22%2Ftry-to-praise-the-mutilated-world%2F Try to praise the mutilated world. Remember June’s long days, and wild strawberries, drops of wine, the dew. The nettles that methodically overgrow the abandoned homesteads of exiles. You must praise the mutilated world. You watched the stylish yachts and ships; one of them had a long trip ahead of it, while salty oblivion awaited others. You’ve seen the refugees heading nowhere, you’ve heard the [...] (Source: Writhe Safely) Writhe Safely blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1045153 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:11:57 +0100 1045153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=957347&cid=t_176422_140_f&fid=35438&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwrithesafely.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F10%2F17%2Fbecause-enduring-ennobles-we-wont-be-discussing-that%2F I’m still having a hard time recovering from mental illness awareness week, migraines, can’t sleep and nightmares when I can, plus waking up crying. I woke up and hollered “Molly!” a few hours ago, and I’ve been drinking a bit to take the edge off, which is nothing to me but a clue. Molly Ivins [...] (Source: Writhe Safely) Writhe Safely blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=957347 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:59:50 +0100 957347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=883800&cid=t_176422_140_f&fid=35438&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwrithesafely.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F09%2F19%2Fhow-psychiatry-blames-the-victim%2F A man rapes a woman, her resulting PTSD is misdiagnosed as Borderline Personality Disorder. Women who have been raped are traumatized and eligible for the non-punishing dx of PTSD, which sits on AXIS I of treatable mental illness. BPD is an AXIS II diagnosis, the AXIS referring to disorders of the personality, that [...] (Source: Writhe Safely) Writhe Safely blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=883800 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:57:27 +0100 883800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=638446&cid=t_176422_140_f&fid=35438&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwrithesafely.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F05%2F25%2Ffrom-the-department-of-goes-without-saying%2F Victims of child abuse and domestic violence are mislabeled by professionals. They suffer from PTSD, not borderline personality disorder. So says Dr. Heyward Ewart, author of a new book showing how child abuse mangles the personality for a lifetime. I’ve been banging this drum for years without a goddamn word of confirmation from expert circles, better savor these words, we’re not likely to see them for another 20 years: Some authorities say that up to 60 percent of psychiatric patients, both in-patient and out-patient, report childhood histories of physical or sexual abuse or both. This estimate excludes emotional abuse and neglect. My experience confirms that very many patients are suffering from PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) as a direct result of childhood maltreatmen... Writhe Safely blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=638446 Fri, 25 May 2007 22:45:30 +0100 638446