What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?

A type of therapy for managing intense emotions.

What are the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?

Fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, impulsive behaviors, intense anger.

By facing intense emotions, learning coping skills, and creating a fulfilling life.

Intense emotions interfere with decision-making and behavior.

By prioritizing self-care, understanding the process, and maintaining healthy boundaries.

Recovery from borderline personality disorder is achievable through proper treatment and understanding, challenging past beliefs about its permanence and offering hope for those struggling with the condition.
Embracing emotional sensitivity, learning coping skills, and accepting setbacks as part of a continuous journey are crucial aspects of recovery from borderline personality disorder, highlighting the importance of self-compassion, resilience, and ongoing support in navigating the challenges associated with the disorder.

What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
A type of therapy for managing intense emotions.
What are the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, impulsive behaviors, intense anger.
How can individuals recover from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
By facing intense emotions, learning coping skills, and creating a fulfilling life.
What is the role of emotions in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Intense emotions interfere with decision-making and behavior.
How can loved ones support individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
By prioritizing self-care, understanding the process, and maintaining healthy boundaries.

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Karen Hall is the founder and director of the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Center in Houston, Texas, offering standard and intensive DBT treatment.
She specializes in treating treatment-resistant depression, chronic anxiety, trauma, suicidality, self-injury, eating disorders, and borderline personality disorder.
Dr. Hall is a licensed psychologist, certified coach, speaker, and trainer for schools, and a consultant for DBT implementation in mental health centers.
She is a DBT trainer with the Treatment Implementation Collaborative and has presented workshops nationally.
Dr. Hall blogs for Psychology Today and Psych Central, co-authored "The Power of Validation," and authored "Savvy Mindful Exercises" and "The Emotionally Sensitive Person."
She is on the board of directors for NEA BPD and the founder of the Healing Hearts of Families annual conference.
Recovery from borderline personality disorder is now possible, contrary to past beliefs, with proper treatment and understanding.
Borderline personality disorder is a serious mental illness with high suicide rates, suicide attempts, and emotional dysregulation.
Individuals with BPD experience fear of abandonment, intense anger, unstable relationships, identity issues, impulsive behaviors, unstable moods, and chronic feelings of emptiness.
Emotion dysregulation is a key aspect of BPD, where intense emotions interfere with decision-making and behavior, requiring skills to manage emotions effectively.

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Demons on the deck threaten but can't physically harm, only intimidate.
Accepting demons' presence allows steering the boat towards shore despite protests.
Recovery for those with BPD involves facing intense emotions and fears.
Therapy can be painful, requiring individuals to manage emotions without numbing.
Recovery from BPD involves dropping symptoms and creating a fulfilling life.
Recovery isn't just symptom-free but about living a life one desires.
Individuals with BPD may still experience intense emotions despite recovery.
Transactional model emphasizes regulating responses to avoid escalating conflicts.
Recovery from BPD involves learning skills to manage intense emotions.
Personal account of struggling with BPD, childhood sensitivity, trauma, and recovery journey.

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The individual faced challenges with depression and anger management, seeking solutions beyond medication.
Despite trying various methods like 12-step programs and alternative therapies, the struggles persisted.
The person's intense relationships often led to feelings of abandonment and manipulation.
A particularly intense breakup pushed the individual to contemplate suicide daily.
Seeking help, the person was diagnosed with PTSD, major depression, and borderline personality traits.
The trauma specialist recommended Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for treatment.
Despite initial doubts, the individual decided to give DBT a chance.
Through DBT, the person learned coping skills and experienced a reduction in outbursts.
Graduating from the DBT program, the individual realized recovery wasn't a quick fix but a continuous journey.
Embracing their emotional sensitivity, the person learned self-compassion and acceptance, allowing for a more forgiving approach to their struggles.

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Encourages individuals struggling with BPD, assuring them it's not their fault, things will improve, and setbacks are normal, likening them to Weeble wobbles that bounce back; advises loved ones to prioritize self-care, understanding it's a process, not perfection, and to maintain healthy boundaries.