Borderline Personality Disorder With EMDR Therapy
Borderline personality disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings, impulsivity and difficulty controlling emotions. It’s one of the most prevalent personality disorders, affecting approximately 1.6% of Americans overall. Individuals suffering from this disorder tend to have unstable or chaotic relationships as well as difficulties maintaining employment.
Family history and your social and cultural environment can all play a role in developing BPD. People who have suffered trauma in the past are especially at risk for this disorder.
Psychotherapy is the first line of treatment for those suffering from borderline personality disorder. It helps you uncover the motivations behind your thoughts and behaviors, as well as teach you how to better relate to others. Plus, psychotherapy has the potential to alter your behaviour and reduce symptoms associated with BPD.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is another treatment commonly utilized with those suffering from BPD. This therapy helps individuals identify and modify core beliefs that arise due to inaccurate perceptions of themselves and other people, as well as control intense feelings and prevent self-destructive or suicidal behaviors.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy tailored specifically for people with BPD. It teaches skills to manage intense emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors and enhance relationships.
EMDR Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that utilizes eye movement and reprocessing techniques to lessen the distress associated with traumatic memories. Additionally, it can rework negative thought patterns surrounding those memories, leading to improved memories and reduced stress levels.
Studies have demonstrated that EMDR can significantly reduce symptoms in people with BPD, and some have reported spontaneous recovery after just eight sessions. It may also be an effective option for those who have never received prior treatment but still experience significant symptoms that don’t respond to other therapies.
It is essential to speak with your doctor for a diagnosis and the most suitable therapy. They can suggest a therapist who has experience treating people with this disorder, or refer you to a mental health clinic offering such care.
If you believe someone you know may have borderline personality disorder, reach out to a therapist or call NAMI at 1.800.623.4010 for more information and/or assistance. It would also be beneficial to read up on this disorder and its treatments; then pass along this knowledge to family and friends who could benefit from it.
There are numerous online resources to help understand borderline personality disorder and offer support to those affected. These include information about the disorder, expert perspectives, and research articles. You can also spread awareness of this condition via social media channels, digital resources promotion and graphic/messaging creation.
Though research into EMDR in the context of BPD has been limited, recent findings indicate it can be an effective and affordable treatment option for patients suffering from this disorder.
