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How do personality disorders differ from other psychological disorders in terms of symptoms and treatment approaches?
Personality disorders differ from other psychological disorders in that they involve enduring patterns of behavior, thoughts, and emotions that deviate from cultural norms. Symptoms of personality disorders are typically stable over time and across situations, while symptoms of other psychological disorders may fluctuate. Treatment approaches for personality disorders often focus on long-term therapy to address underlying patterns of behavior, while other psychological disorders may be treated with a combination of therapy and medication.
How are bipolar disorders treated?
Bipolar disorder cannot be cured, but it can be treated with medication, psychotherapy, Electroconvulsive Therapy, herbal supplements or sleep medications.
What is the difference between the types of disorders that are listed on axis you of the dsm-iv and the personality disorders that are listed on axis ii?
Axis I is your primary psychiatric diagnosis. Medication can be used to treat a psychiatric diagnosis. Axis II is for a personality disorder. You don't necessarily have a personality disorder when you have a psych diagnosis. Also you don't necessarily have a psych diagnosis when you have a personality disorder. Personality disorders can't be treated with medication. Anti-social personality disorder is a good example. There is no medication that will make you have empathy for other people.
How are borderline and narsisstic personality disorders treated?
Answer: You need to talk to a doctor, or a psychiatrist. The best methods of treatment for those types are both medication and psychotherapy.
What disorders are treated with behavioral therapy?
affective (mood) disorders, personality disorders, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety or panic disorder, agoraphobia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
How is split personality treated?
meds and therapy
What are known cures for panic attacks?
There aren't any "cures" for panic attacks. They can be treated with medication, cognitive therapy, and learning to control one's breathing. Anxiety and panic disorders are usually not cured, but treated.
Do most mental disorders cannot be treated with medication?
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How are depressive symptoms treated?
Major depressive and dysthymic disorders are typically treated with antidepressants or psychosocial therapy.
What is the prognosis for borderline personality disorder?
Borderline personality disorder has a poor outlook because noncompliance with treatment is common. But when someone is committed to treatment and stays in therapy often times they are treated with DBT(Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) the prognosis can be good. BPD is also said to be outgrown in certain instances as are other personality disorders but not in all cases.
What is the borderline personality disorder?
Borderline Personality Disorder (or BDP) is a disorder that can cause moods to sway, impulsive behavior, and an unstable self-image. BDP can be very serious as it can lead to suicide attempts, or even attempts at hurting others. BDP can be treated with medication and therapy.
How is neck pain treated by doctors?
Some forms of neck pain can be treated by medication. Osteoporosis is often treated with a combination of hormone therapy and such compounds as alendronate
