The Complete Guide to Understanding and Coping When Your Adolescent Has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness that affects the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with BPD often have difficulty regulating their emotions, which can lead to impulsive behavior, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. They may also have difficulty forming and maintaining healthy relationships, and they may experience feelings of emptiness and worthlessness.

Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Coping When Your Adolescent has BPD

by Laura Ray

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BPD is typically diagnosed in adolescence or early adulthood. The exact cause of BPD is unknown, but it is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Symptoms of BPD

The symptoms of BPD can vary from person to person, but some of the most common symptoms include:

• Difficulty regulating emotions
• Impulsive behavior
• Self-harm
• Suicidal thoughts
• Difficulty forming and maintaining healthy relationships
• Feelings of emptiness and worthlessness

Coping with BPD

There is no cure for BPD, but there are a number of treatments that can help to manage the symptoms. These treatments include:

• Therapy
• Medication
• Self-help groups

Therapy is the most effective treatment for BPD. There are a number of different types of therapy that can be helpful, including:

• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
• Mentalization-based therapy (MBT)
• Psychodynamic therapy

Medication can also be helpful in managing the symptoms of BPD. Some of the most commonly used medications include:

• Antidepressants
• Mood stabilizers
• Antipsychotics

Self-help groups can also be a helpful resource for people with BPD. These groups provide a safe and supportive environment where people can share their experiences and learn from each other.

Parenting an Adolescent with BPD

Parenting an adolescent with BPD can be very challenging. However, there are a number of things that you can do to help your child manage their symptoms and reach their full potential. Here are some tips:

• Educate yourself about BPD. The more you know about the disorder, the better equipped you will be to help your child.
• Be supportive and understanding. Your child is going through a very difficult time, and they need your love and support more than ever.
• Set clear and consistent boundaries. This will help your child to learn how to control their impulses and behave appropriately.
• Encourage your child to get professional help. Therapy is the most effective treatment for BPD, and it is important to get your child the help they need as soon as possible.
• Take care of yourself. Parenting an adolescent with BPD can be very stressful, so it is important to take care of your own mental health.

BPD is a serious mental illness, but it is important to remember that it is not a hopeless condition. With the right treatment and support, people with BPD can learn to manage their symptoms and live full and productive lives.

Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Coping When Your Adolescent has BPD

by Laura Ray

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1165 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	290 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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