Can meds make BPD worse?

Benzodiazepines may worsen symptoms for some individuals. Research suggests that benzodiazepines may worsen the symptoms of impulsivity and suicidality in people with BPD, so their use is discouraged.

How long does it take to recover from borderline personality disorder?

People who keep a diary card every day, make every therapy appointment, consistently reach out and ask for help, and put their recovery first will see some pretty significant (and lasting) results anywhere between six and twelve months.

What can trigger BPD symptoms?

Separations, disagreements, and rejections—real or perceived—are the most common triggers for symptoms. A person with BPD is highly sensitive to abandonment and being alone, which brings about intense feelings of anger, fear, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, and very impulsive decisions.

Do people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) have different mood swings?

People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often experience very intense mood swings. But how can these mood swings be distinguished from normal variations in mood, or from the types of mood swings associated with other disorders?

What are the side effects of medications to treat BPD?

As with other substances, people may experience side effects while taking medications to treat BPD. It is important to remember that each medication has its own set of side effects. Some of the more common side effects you might experience include: Some people may also experience allergic reactions to medications.

Can people with BPD have more than one personality?

Due to it being a personality disorder, BPD is often confused with someone having dissociative identity disorder, where people develop multiple personalities. But this isn’t the case at all. People with BPD don’t have more than one personality.

How quickly do people with BPD feel emotions?

This person says it exactly right — people with BPD have very intense emotions that can last from a few hours to even a few days, and can change very quickly. For example, we can go from feeling very happy to suddenly feeling very low and sad.