Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder
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Eye Movement Desensitization
Helpguide
This page provides a wealth of knowledge about a less conventional therapy for borderline personality disorder, especially BPD that resembles or is associated with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Music, aromatherapy and more
Borderline UK
This section of a UK therapy guide for borderline personality disorder describes conventional and alternative therapies to think about and discuss with your healthcare provider.
self-help submit a link
Amazing library of videos
National Education Alliance
These videos aimed toward healthcare professionals explore the new frontiers of borderline personality disorder medications and therapy.
Never lose hope
Suicide
Even while going to therapy, people with borderline personality disorder can become depressed. Suicide is not the answer. If you feel like your life is in danger, call 911 immediately.
symptoms submit a link
A few bad apples
BPD Family
Some of the articles in this list are more insightful and accurate than others; keep this fact in mind and decide for yourself.
This amazing video about two women coping with borderline personality disorder also contains clips of Dialectic Behavioral Therapy in action.
DBT skills and self-help
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.
treatments submit a link
Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Behavioral Tech
These FAQ and answers explain some principles of Dialectic Behavioral Therapy used in the treatment of borderline personality disorder and other conditions.
Drug classifications and effects
Borderline UK
Although not a cure, medications can help ease some symptoms associated with borderline personality disorder. Medications are used in conjunction with, not in place of therapy.
One physician's approach
Biological Unhappiness
This letter by Dr. Heller describes his personal observations with prescribing different medications for borderline personality disorder.
Find a specialist in your area
BPD Central
Not all therapists are trained in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy or treat people with borderline personality disorder. This page can help you find providers or facilities that do.
A thorough overview of BPD
NARSAD
This fact sheet delves a little deeper into borderline personality disorder (BPD) and contains sections on causes, medications and therapy.
More on DBT
Mental Help Net
Dialectic Behavioral Therapy is the cornerstone of treatment for borderline personality disorder. This excellent article goes into detail about strategies, modes and targets of treatment.
Types of therapy
BPD Demystified
This really great page on an amazing Web site discusses all forms of therapy that might be helpful in treating borderline personality disorder. A must-see.

