Let’s be clear
There is no such thing as Borderline Personality Disorder.
Mental health diagnoses
are a construct. A frame of reference. They are used to make communication easier and develop treatment plans.
It’s a made-up concept!
Diagnoses can’t capture the essence of a complex human experience.
When we label people, we forget that every person is unique.
Don’t get me wrong. A BPD diagnosis can be a roadmap for some people. And it also carries a lot of stigmas. Like “BPD can’t be cured”.
The way I see it, a person with BPD symptoms of traits, is a person who struggles with
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their sense of self,
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processing emotions,
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connecting with others,
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and choosing behaviors that help them achieve their goals.
Recovery is a realistic and achievable goal
A study conducted with several hundred people diagnosed with BPD who received treatment, showed over 10 years that approximately 77 % became asymptomatic over time and about 85 % had a symptom-free period of 12 months or longer.
The rate of improvement was highest compared to other types of personality disorders.
Another study conducted with 300 people showed that 99 % of participants reached a symptom-free period of two years or more. For 78 % this period lasted at least eight years.
Check the study here:
Recovering from symptoms of BPD doesn’t mean you have to become perfect
You define what recovery looks like for you
The core of your recovery doesn’t lie in a specific change of symptoms.
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It’s about how you function, your quality of life, and reaching your full potential.
Imagine being at peace with
yourself and having
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meaningful and satisfying personal life;
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freedom to make decisions about one's life goals and treatment;
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hope for the future;
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a valuable sense of integrity, well-being, and self-esteem
I’m the specialized partner that people with BPD symptoms or traits can turn to when they need support with their recovery.
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Insight therapy helps you understand why you feel the way you do.
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DBT gives you practical skills to handle your emotions and relationships better.
By combining these approaches, therapy can help you manage BPD symptoms and improve your overall well-being
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You don’t have to do it alone. Book your initial free consultation
You don’t have to do it alone. Book your initial free consultation
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