Q&A: Dissociation in borderline personality disorder can hinder daily life and the course of therapy

Dissociation is a common symptom in borderline personality disorder and is associated with an increased risk of suicidality ...
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Why Does the Predominant Treatment Paradigm for Borderline Personality Disorder Neglect Family Dynamics?

Marsha Linehan is the creator of what is currently the most prominent psychotherapy paradigm used to treat Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Her Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is often said ...
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'I Broke Up With My Friend Because She Cancelled Lunch'- How BPD Turned A Simple No-Show Into Abandonment

I wanted to reject the label. The term personality disorder felt heavy, almost damning. But as my therapist explained the cycles of fear, abandonment, and emotional intensity, I felt something shift ...
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The Challenge of Borderline Personality Disorder in Relationships

Teresa Burgado was in love again. Her relationship with Eduardo started on the A train. Every morning, she got on at the stop before his in Upper Manhattan. They both had jobs in Brooklyn, she as a ...