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Aug 06, 2010, 07:48 PM
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Member Since: Apr 2010
Location: East Coast of Florida
Posts: 98
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Originally Posted by lou99pop
ECHOES, in conclusion that BPD is definitely not mental illness but a disorder, meaning we'll have to learn from it and to practise whatever it throws at us. Last question that bothers me much, do BPD people need a medication as part of the treatment or not? (Currently I'm taking meds and wondering if I'm not illness but still taking meds for disorder?)
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I disagree partially with Echoes on it being a disorder or an illness. I think it is some of both as BPD does improve with anti-psychotics which eliminate hallucinations, voices and commands. Being brought back into reality by medicine often helps with the behavior part of BPD. I have had BP & BPD for 30 years, with constant therapy and medication. With DBT I am the best I have ever been but know I will always need support. And the Drs. have tried me off the anti-psychotics but my symptoms return. So for me anyway, it's a mixed bag. I hope this helps you.
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