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Most personality disorders remain problematic throughout life and are not easily treated Which two are known to get better on their own as adults gain maturity?
AntiSocial and Borderline Disorders
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.
Can personality disorders be treated with therapy only and not medication?
Many personality disorders can be treated without the use of medication as long as the individual's progress is closely monitored. If close supervision is not available therapy alone may not be an adequate solution as breakdowns or setbacks can occur frequently.
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.
Do you believe that all of us has personality disorder?
Everyone probably has some minor flaws in their personalities, but certainly not everyone has personality disorders that need to be diagnosed and treated.
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.
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)
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.
What disorder or disorders do you think you have?
I know my disorders. My psychologist has diagnosed me as having paranoid personality disorder, psychotic disorder not otherwise specified, and possibly schizotypal personality disorder. But the medications I take help control most of my symptoms. I'm not ashamed to admit my illness. Mental illness is a disease just as diabetes or heart disease is, and it can be treated.
How does a mental institution treat people with borderline personality disorder?
Not so well due to stigma & lack of knowledge,but some can be specialized for this disorder & know how to help BPDs effectivelyIf you are referring to how BPD is treated see this answered question:How_do_you_treat_borderline_personality_disorder
What is depakote prescribed for?
Depakote (generic name valproic acid) is an anticonvulsant often prescribed as a mood stabilizer for those with bipolar disorder (manic depression). dont forget epilepsy it is also sometimes used to control the mood swings associated with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), but is limited in effectiveness as BPD tends to be caused by psychological distress rather than brain chemistry
What are the most common disorders that are treated by a catheter ablation?
Atrial fibrillation and flutter and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome are two of the most common disorders treated with catheter ablation.
