Thread: BP vs BPD
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Old Nov 02, 2010, 10:23 AM
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Many friends that I have that have been diagnosed with BPD have responded to meds. I'll have to find out which ones.

However, whether my BP or their BPD, CBT and DBT have helped tremendously. Primarily DBT for BPD, they have had great success and has been most effective in helping them in addition to meds; some have even said the DBT has even helped more than the meds. I know this therapy was initially started just for BPD and has since been used to treat other diagnoses. As it has components of CBT in it as well, if my diagnosis changed, I would look for a clinician who was DBT or CBT trained to help.

It is very much treatable and manageable but with patience and persistence. It may just be the different outlook on your diagnosis, to go at it a different way, to get the results you need.

In the meantime, hang in there. Sending a big hug.

Last edited by Fresia; Nov 02, 2010 at 10:37 AM.