Yes, but...: Treatment of any personality disorder requires years and years of treatment with a therapist who is experienced at treating personality disorders. The process is not easy for the patient or the therapist, so few therapists are willing and competent to do so. However, it can be done and is worthwhile despite the pain.
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Borderline: It can be stabilized & brought to remission with long-term counseling with a therapist experienced in working with dialectical behavior therapy.
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Dr. Linehan's Story: Dr marsha linehan, respected psychologist credited 4 developing new approach 4 treating borderline personality disorder (dubbed "dialectical behavior therapy") herself had been diagnosed w/ bdp. Read short version of her story via @nytimes: http://nyti.Ms/yxtgz8 who knows, u may learn 2 develop strong sense of self & become world's greatest self-soother + communicator of feelings! try dbt?
Answered 11/27/2017
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