I am 61 years old and diagnosed with Major Depression. Also, a two year survivor of breast cancer (still a minor complicaton) and now diagnossed as borderline personality disorder. I haven't talked with anyone except my therapist. The diagnosis is very vew and I need help knowing where I am and what is involved next. Please give me some help. I have heard such negative things about borderline personallity disorder.
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Q: Major Depression, Breast Cancer Survivor, Just diagnosed with borderling personality disorder
Answers (1)
1/10/09 7:54pm
Not sure what you're asking here.
Treatment options should include:
Treatments for BPD have improved in recent years. Group and individual psychotherapy are at least partially effective for many patients. Within the past 15 years, a new psychosocial treatment termed dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) was developed specifically to treat BPD, and this technique has looked promising in treatment studies.6 Pharmacological treatments are often prescribed based on specific target symptoms shown by the individual patient. Antidepressant drugs and mood stabilizers may be helpful for depressed and/or labile mood. Antipsychotic drugs may also be used when there are distortions in thinking.
If you're concerned about the diagnosis then a second opinion is in order or further discussion with your doctor.
Pat
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