About BPD
what does BPD stand for
Borderline Personality Order
what is a common mood symptom of BPD
unstable mood and emotions
Treatment involves breaking down the ____ patterns of the brain
dysfunctional
Is BPD treatable or non treatable
treatable
Many people with BPD engage in _______ behavior that could be harmful
sensation seeking
What causes BPD (name two)
Possible Answers- genetics, brain abnormalities, and environment
What is a common relationship symptom people with BPD face?
intense and short relationships
What is one of the therapies recommended for BPD
Possible Answers- DBT (Dialectical behavior therapy), TFP, MBT, and GPM
Most diagnosis are ___ and older
18
People with BPD are often on edge why is this?
high distress and anger
BPD is a ____ condition
complex
What is a common fear people with BPD experience ( there's two)
extreme fear of instability and abandonment
How many types of therapy are there for BPD
4
If someone gets diagnosed with BPD what are other mental health conditions can they also have because of BPD (name two). bonus 100, if named all six
Depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, PTSD, bipolar, and substance use disorder.
What two things in childhood cause BPD (there's two)
child abuse and neglect
People with BPD often feel huge amount of....
emotional instability
What kind of risky behavior is often seen with people that have BPD( name two).
Possible Answers- using drugs, binge drinking, cutting, or endless shopping sprees
DBT emphasizes the development of the four skill sets. What are these four skill sets.
mindfulness, effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress
Why is it important too get a diagnosis of BPD if you have symptoms
because it can get confused with other mental health conditions
Why is self harm not intended for death for someone with BPD
they are doing it to feel better in the moment
What is BPD?
it affects how a person sees themselves and others. intense unstable emotions and relationships, as well as insecurity and doubt
What is a common self image symptom of BPD
it makes someone feel uncomfortable in their skin and confused about their sense of self
What does TFP Stand for
transference focused psychotherapy
What is self regulation
it is the ability to manage emotions, thoughts, behaviors that have positive outcomes.
What is dissociation
being spaced out and having an out of the body experience