Your mental health professional may recommend one or more treatments for BPD, including psychotherapy, medication, or hospitalisation.

🔰Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy is the main treatment for BPD. Your mental health professional may recommend one of the following types: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and schema-focused therapy.

CBT helps you to identify and change unhealthy beliefs, behaviors, and inaccurate perceptions you may have about yourself or others. It teaches you healthy ways to react when you feel angry, insecure, anxious, or suicidal.

DBT teaches you how to recognize, be aware of, and accept your beliefs and behaviors. You also learn healthy responses to these behaviors .

Schema-focused therapy helps you to view yourself and the world in a more positive way.

🔰Medication: Medication doesn’t cure BPD, but it can relieve symptoms. Your doctor may prescribe medication in addition to psychotherapy treatment. For example, they may prescribe:
▪️antidepressants to treat depression
▪️antipsychotics to treat aggressive symptoms
▪️anti-anxiety medications to treat anxiety

🔰Hospitalisation: If your symptoms are severe, your doctor may recommend that you temporarily stay in a hospital for treatment. You may also be hospitalised for suicidal behavior, suicidal thoughts, or thinking about harming yourself or others.

🔰Alternative therapy: Omega-3 fatty acids may relieve symptoms of depression and aggression in people who have BPD. More research is needed to confirm the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids.

➖What is the outlook for someone with BPD?
The outlook for people with BPD varies. You may face lifelong challenges associated with your BPD. At times, you may struggle with suicidal thoughts or self-harming behaviors. Following your doctor’s prescribed treatment plan is essential. It can reduce the severity of your symptoms and help you lead a safe and fulfilling life.