When a Friend Enters Drug Rehab: What to Say
When a friend enters drug rehab, it can be a difficult and uncomfortable process for both of you. Yes, you
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DBT
Substance Abuse Treatment through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
When you enter substance abuse treatment, you will be provided treatment using a variety of therapies. One of the therapies
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Depression Treatment
While Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was developed primarily for treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), it has also been found to
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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Symptoms
How do you know if your mood swings are the result of the changing environment around you, or whether they are a symptom of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
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DBT Skills: Practicing Mindful Eating (Video)
Have you ever finished a meal without having really tasted a bite? Have you rushed to finish breakfast in your car on the way to work? You can end the eating-on-auto-pilot cycle with mindful eating, a skill taught in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) programs.
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The Role of Validation in BPD Treatment
Feeling validated is important for everyone, but is of great importance in recovery from the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Validation is one of the key components of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is used in the treatment of BPD.
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The Link between Borderline Personality Disorder and Stress
Among the many theories and assumptions made about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and those who suffer from its symptoms is the idea that people with BPD have a lower tolerance to stress, have elevated reactions to stress, and have longer recovery times from stressful events.
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BPD Symptoms: Suicidal Behaviors
Seventy percent of people living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) attempt suicide. Ten percent of those diagnosed with BPD complete suicide, a suicide rate that is several times higher than that of any other mental illness.
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BPD vs. Bipolar Disorder: What Is the Difference?
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar Disorder share many similar symptoms, the most evident being unstable moods and impulsive actions.
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Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment: Suicidal Behaviors
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) has a suicide rate many times that of the general population, and even higher than that of any other mental illness.
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