|
Jun 12, 2010, 11:37 PM
|
 |
|
|
Member Since: Apr 2010
Location: East Coast of Florida
Posts: 98
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by lou99pop
BPD .... is an illness or not? I'm confusing by everyone's statement that BPD is part of mental illness while others isn't. Could you put my mind at ease asap?
|
Reply to post #61 from lou99pop
BPD in the US is considered an illness. It is in the 'Bible' for pdocs the DSM. You can view this in your libraries. I found out the borderline part of the name means borderline between neurosis and psychosis. Neurosis just means our own individual quirks that are unique to us and that normally don't hurt anyone else. Psychosis is a detachment from reality. Wanting to die, self-harm, hallucinations, delusions,
unusual thought patterns, unusual activity among lots of other things. Psychosis, hallucinations and thinking problems can be treated by therapy and by medicine. Anti-psychotics such as Zyprexa, Rispridril and Seroquel can stop the crazy thoughts and often restore normal activity in most. By my definition it is an illness because it can be treated with medicine. But, what does it really matter? Mental Illness is not understood by the public and there is much fear and stigma. When I talk to nurses and non psychiatric Drs, most of them don't know or understand that medicine can help offset many symptoms. If they of all people, don't get what a disease or illness is, than who will? The future of our illness is up to us. We need to teach others and de-mystify our disorders.  I hope this helps. Look For The Laughter!! bipolarbearV
|