Borderline Personality Disorder

What is Borderline Personality Disorder?

Borderline personality disorder is a mental health condition characterized by instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and interpersonal relationships. People with borderline personality disorder often experience intense emotions and have difficulty maintaining stable relationships, which can lead to significant challenges in their daily lives. This instability can result in frequent mood swings, impulsive actions like drug and alcohol abuse, and a distorted sense of self, affecting how they interact with others and perceive the world around them.

Signs and symptoms of borderline personality disorder often include:

• Intense fear of abandonment: A strong concern about being left alone or rejected by others.
• Unstable relationships: Having relationships that are intense but short-lived, often swinging between idealization and devaluation.
• Impulsive behavior: Engaging in risky activities without considering the consequences, such as spending sprees or substance abuse.
• Self-image issues: Experiencing a fluctuating or distorted sense of identity and self-worth.
• Emotional instability: Rapid and severe mood swings that can last from a few hours to a few days.
• Feelings of emptiness: Experiencing a chronic sense of void or lack of meaning in life.

What Therapy Can Help with Borderline Personality Disorder?

Therapy programs managed by our specialists at The Lakes Treatment Center can play an important role in helping you deal with the struggles caused by borderline personality disorder. Through therapy, you can develop essential coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and acquire interpersonal skills that are pivotal in navigating the challenges associated with the disorder. Therapy can provide a safe space for you to explore your emotions, understand your behaviors, and foster healthier relationships with the people who are the most important to you.

Therapy modalities we offer that may work well for you include:

• Individual therapy: Offers personalized support, allowing patients to work one-on-one with a therapist to explore personal issues, develop self-awareness, and build tailored coping strategies.
• Group therapy: Provides a supportive environment where people can connect with others facing similar challenges caused by borderline personality disorder and practice social skills.
• Family therapy: Involves family members in the therapeutic process to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen family dynamics.
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): Helps people identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors, promoting healthier emotional responses and decision-making processes.

Do You Need a Doctor’s Note to Get Therapy?

You can seek therapy for borderline personality disorder without first getting a note from your doctor or psychiatrist. You are free to speak with a member of our treatment team whenever you’d like, and we can tell you if we think we’ll be a good fit for your treatment plan. Also, we proudly accept a range of common healthcare insurance policies. If you have healthcare insurance as an employment benefit, it might help pay for your therapy sessions, which we can check during the admission process.

Talk to Our Specialists About Therapy Options Today

If you have any questions about borderline personality disorder therapy, we invite you to contact us at any time. Our compassionate and knowledgeable staff is here to support you, offering the guidance you need to explore your options and discuss your specific needs, just as we have done for so many people across Northern California. Whether you’re considering starting therapy or are switching from another therapist or support group, we’re ready to help you on your journey to recovery, especially if that also includes fighting substance addiction.