Borderline Personaity Disorder
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Discusses Borderline Personality Disorder and how a person can cope with this disorder, treatment for the disorder, and what society can do to be supportive.
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Borderline Personality Disorder is a very difficult disorder to cope with. Most people who suffer from Borderline Personality Disorder have difficulty regulating their emotions and thoughts. They often exhibit reckless and impulsive behavior which can be a struggle most of the time. Because of these symptoms, they often have unstable relationships with others. Individuals that are diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder usually also have a high rate of other types of disorders such as depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and self-harm (1).
There are a number of things that can help a person suffering from ...
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- MA Education (Family and Community Services), Ashford University
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- A.S., Oklahoma State University
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