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Alchol and bpd

saz663 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:54:57 CDT

People with bpd often use alchol as a way of dealing with the stress of living with bpd.Whilst it may feel beneficial in the short term alchol is a depressant and may make the symptoms of bpd worse.Drinking can easily spiral owt of control and individuals may become dependent upon it.

for people in this situation a referral to a drink specialist may be necessary and dependent upon the individual a detox may be required.

The drink services may offer them anti-buse this a tablet to be taken daily whilst taking this tablet it is important not to consume alchol as it will make the individual seriously ill and may result in hospitalization and occasionally death.

If you or someone you care for has a drink problem the first place to go to would be your doctor who can refer the individual to the nearest substance misuse clinic for an assessment.

medication

saz663 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:51:20 CDT

Some individuals may work with their doctor or psychiatrist and feel that medication may be beneficial to them.

Antidepressants.

Research has found that people with bpd have low levels of serotonin. This can make the individuals commit impulsive acts of violence people with bpd can also suffer from depressive episodes. Antidepressants may be prescribed to help the individuals with this by increasing the levels of serotonin ie Prozac,citalopram.

Mood stabilizers.

People with bpd often experience severe mood swings which can seriously effect their daily life .The doctors may provide mood stabilizers such as carbamazepine and sodium valporate to help regulate their moods.

Antipsychotics.

Anti psychotics may be prescribed to help with feelings of reality or paranoia ie zyprexa, risperidal.

Sleepers.

some people with bpd find sleeping difficult. your doctor may prescribe sleepers but are usually reluctant to prescribe them for longer than two weeks due to the fact they are highly addictive.

If you feel like you may benefit from any of these discuss it with you doctor or mental health professional.

bpd support

saz663 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:47:33 CDT

hey all well i wanted to open a free support forum for people with bpd as i feel as though it is such a crippling illness yet there is little support around it.i hope to create a supportive, informative and creative enviroment for all. it is free to join so lets hope we can support each other and maybe educate some people on what its like to live with it .

Depression and emptiness

saz663 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:42:19 CDT

People with bpd experience terrible emptiness and depression. Treatment for this is usually antidepressants. Depression affects the individuals ability to do day to day activities.

Psychological symptoms may be:

Continuous low mood or sadness.
Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness.
Low self esteem.
Tearfulness.
feelings of guiIt.
Feeling irritable and intolerant towards others.
Lack of motivation and little interest in things in general.
Lack of enjoyment.
Difficulty in making decisions.
Suicidal thoughts or thoughts of harming self or others.
Feeling anxious or worried.
Reduced sex drive.

Physical symptoms include.

Slowed movement and speech.
Change in appetite and weight
Digestive complaints,indigestion.
Constipation or diarrhoea.
Unexplained aches or pains.
Lack of energy and lack of interest in sex.
Changes to the menstrual cycle.

Social symptoms.

Not performing well at work.
Taking part in fewer social activities and avoiding contact with friends.
Reduced hobbies and interests.
Difficulties at home and with family life.

If you feel like this contact your doctor dont suffer in silence.There is help.

Drugs and bpd

saz663 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:12:30 CDT

Some individuals may use drugs to help them deal with the symptoms of bpd. Drugs can be very addictive and will make the symptoms of bpd worse.

Downers such as spliff and heroin, and even prescribed drugs used irresponsibly such as Valium can make the user feel more depressed.

Uppers such as amphetamine,coke, e,crack cocaine can make the user feel too energetic,see things and hear things which are not there and trigger paranoia.

All drugs are dangerous,and mixed with medication can form a lethal cocktail.

If you or someone you care for has a drug problem you should see your doctor immediately so they can arrange an appointment with substance misuse.

cognitive behaviour therapy

saz663 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:23:51 CDT

Cognitive behaviour therapy is widely used to treat various illnesses and drink and drug related issues.

Cbt works by changing peoples attitudes and their behaviour. Therapies focus on the thoughts ,images,beliefs and attitudes that we hold and how this relates to the way we behave and our way of dealing with our emotions and problems.

Cbt can be one on one or in a group. There is usually homework assignments given which plays an important part within the process.

For information please contact your Doctor or healthcare professional.

dialectical behaviour therapy

saz663 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:12:57 CDT

Dialectical behaviour therapy a a relatively new therapy which has been found to be of great benefit to those with bpd. Unfortunately though it appears very hard to gain access to.

Within it four modules are taught.These are :

Mind fullness

Interpersonal effectiveness

Distress tolerance

Emotion regulation

Your Doctor, or health care professional may be able to refer you or assist you further.

about bpd

saz663 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:44:42 CDT

Bpd is an mental illness which can be very distressing for the individual and their families.People are often misdiagnosed due to the simularities it has to other mental illnesses.

Diagnosis is usually done by a psychatrist and they would need to notice 5 or 6 of the symptons below which must be present for a year or more.

Self harm ie cutting or expressions to halm one self or commit suicide.

Frantic efforts to avoid being alone due to an intense fear or abandonment. Others may see this fear as unjustified.The individual may go to great lengths to avoid being abandoned ie threats to harm oneself.

Patterns of unstable or intense relationships,feelings between alternating between idolising the other person and hating them.

A certain shaky sense of self image.The individual may feel good whilst being loved by some one you think has being wonderful. If they are later seen as bad the individuals own sense of self may be affected.Also there may be doubts of sexual identity.

Two or more areas of your life where your behaviour could cause you harm ie impulsiveness,spending money,drugs and drink.

Mood swings lasting a few hours and very rarely a few days these could be anxiety,depression,irratibility,restlessness etc

Terrible feelings of emptiness

Anger that is difficult to controland is inappropriate or intense. The individual may feel angry when critiscised and get into fights.

Periods of parania and psychosis when under stress.

Due to all the above they may find themselves clinging on to very damaging relationships.

If you feel as though you are experiencing this you should contact your doctor or mental health proffesional to get a diagnosis.