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What is your opinion on borderline personality disorder? what do you think is the most effective treatment?

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Dialectical: Being a borderline is a terrible burden itself & it's great to be willing to start treatment. Relationships will be far better & the patient experiences the joys of being well-liked, often for the first time. The psychologist at my school tells me that dialectical behavior therapy is the treatment of choice. Look forward, look outward, learn new skills & reprogram yourself for a happy life.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Meds & therapy: Borderline personality disorder is often the result of childhood trauma. It results in emotions and relationships being chaotic much of the time. Medication and therapy work best together. Xanax (alprazolam) is not a long term answer. However, long term therapy that includes trauma, relaxation, dbt and relationship therapies can be very helpful. See an md, psychiatrist and therapist.

Answered 10/31/2015

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DBT: I recommend seeking individual psychotherapy with a therapist who specializes in dialectical behavior therapy (dbt). Dbt is a specific form of therapy best suited for the treatment of borderline personality disorder.

Answered 5/15/2016

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Dr. Catherine Spitz answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

DBT: Dialectical behavior therapy, or dbt, has proven highly effective for individuals with bpd. Medication to manage the moods is a great/sometimes necessary adjunct.

Answered 10/31/2015

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DBT: Dbt, or dialetic behavioral therapy, formulated and developed by marsha linehan, pH.D. Is currently though of as being very effective. Borderline personality disorder or treatment is more a management issue than an issue that is curable.

Answered 3/24/2015

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