BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER (BPD)
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a pattern of abnormal behaviour characterized by extreme fear of abandonment; unstable relationships with other people, sense of self, or emotions; feelings of emptiness; frequent dangerous behaviour; and self-harm. Symptoms may be triggered by seemingly normal events. BPD typically begins by early adulthood, and occurs across a variety of situations. People with BPD often engage in idealization and devaluation of others, alternating between high positive regard and great disappointment. Substance abuse, depression, and eating disorders commonly co-exist with borderline personality disorder.
About 1.6% of people have BPD in a given year. About 6% among them die by suicide. The cause of BPD is unclear but is believed to involve both genetic and environmental factors. Our sessions treat such cases with the help of therapy and we explore the ways in which this symptom is causing a problem for the client and what the costs and consequences are.
is a pattern of abnormal behaviour characterized by extreme fear of abandonment; unstable relationships with other people, sense of self, or emotions; feelings of emptiness; frequent dangerous behaviour; and self-harm. Symptoms may be triggered by seemingly normal events. BPD typically begins by early adulthood, and occurs across a variety of situations. People with BPD often engage in idealization and devaluation of others, alternating between high positive regard and great disappointment. Substance abuse, depression, and eating disorders commonly co-exist with borderline personality disorder.
About 1.6% of people have BPD in a given year. About 6% among them die by suicide. The cause of BPD is unclear but is believed to involve both genetic and environmental factors. Our sessions treat such cases with the help of therapy and we explore the ways in which this symptom is causing a problem for the client and what the costs and consequences are.
Work with Poppy:
We recognise that each individual’s situation is different, which is why we ensure that everyone has a unique consulting plan tailored to their needs. The work can involve:
- Identifying what has been and is going on in your environment that may be contributing to the issues you’re facing.
- Assessing how this behaviour serves you on a deeper level i.e. all behaviours ultimately have a benefit or we wouldn’t use them.
- Understanding the costs and consequences of behaviour, the effect on relationships and potential opportunities lost.
- Discussing the cycle of thoughts, emotions and behaviours.
- Identifying inner conflicts that sabotage progression and wellness.
- Learning about emotional suppression and the psychology of emotion.
- Developing open, authentic relating so that any disturbing behaviour is no longer needed as a strategy for coping.
- Discovering and then mastering the methods for building and maintaining a healthy, happy, progressive and successful future.