Borderline Personality Disorder Medication
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Therapies that soothe
Borderline UK
The therapies described here are not meant to replace medications and other conventional therapies for borderline personality disorder; they're more tools to help you on your journey to wellness.
Follow my finger
Helpguide
Get the scoop on eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, a fascinating therapy that might have a role in the treatment of borderline personality disorder.
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The future of treatment
National Education Alliance
Check out this list of videos for the current information regarding the development of new medications and therapies for borderline personality disorder.
When depression sets in
Suicide
It's imperative that people with borderline personality disorder follow their doctor's orders and take all medications as prescribed. If you ever think of harming yourself, click here or call 911.
Practice at home
Authornet
This page has three important links about Dialectic Behavior Therapy exercises you can do yourself. Unfortunately, the DBT Web site contains a lot of information that is difficult to navigate.
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Relearning perceptions
Behavioral Tech
Medications are commonly used in conjunction with Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to treat borderline personality disorder. Learn more about DBT with these FAQ and answers.
Medications: A brief outline
Borderline UK
This article is perfect for people who want to learn more about the different classes of medications used to treat the symptoms of borderline personality disorder.
What works for his patients
Biological Unhappiness
In this letter, a family physician, not a psychiatrist, describes what sequence and combinations of medications have seemed to work best for his patients with borderline personality disorder.
What to get out of therapy
Mental Help Net
The goal of Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, as described here, is to change your perceptions of the world around you, examine your reactions and improve your coping mechanisms.
A refresher on BPD
NARSAD
Learn or revisit the basics about borderline personality disorder with this fact sheet that covers possible causes, medications and therapy.
Meds and what they can do
BPD Demystified
Familiarize yourself with this great overview of medications that can be used to alleviate symptoms of borderline personality disorder. An excellent resource.
There's more than one type
BPD Demystified
Dialectic Behavioral Therapy is a popular treatment for borderline personality disorder, but your physician might also choose one of the therapies described in this amazing overview.
Is there one near you?
BPD Central
Does your doctor mean well, but seem not to totally understand borderline personality disorder? Find a therapist who is familiar with current therapy and medication options.
Professional guidelines
American Psychiatric Association
This section of an online booklet for healthcare professionals focuses on treatment protocols, medications and the future of pharmacological research for borderline personality disorder.

