For those with bipolar disorder, these intense emotional swings last days to weeks and are accompanied by dangerous behaviour changes and difficulty with daily routines and social interactions.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is characterized by a pattern of instability throughout life, including in relationships, behaviour, mood and self-image.
It is only diagnosed in people over 18 and has quite diverse presentations, and can look very different in different people.
Someone who suffers from BPD experiences difficulties regulating their emotions and mood. They feel intense emotions that last for extended periods of time. It is much harder for them to return to a stable baseline after an emotionally triggering event.
These symptoms cause challenges in everyday life, specifically in relationships. People with BPD tend to have rocky relationships as they have intense fears of abandonment yet tend to push people away through irrational mood swings and impulsivity.
Although the cause of BPD is not known, some factors seem to increase the risk of developing a personality disorder, such as:
If you have BPD, don’t get discouraged. Many people get better over time and learn to live satisfying lives through treatment.
We take a person-centred approach and tailor our approach to the client’s needs, drawing from a variety of modalities. With BPD, Dialectal Behaviour Therapy has been proven to be the most effective. It was designed specifically to treat BPD and teaches individuals skills to manage emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviours, tolerate distress and improve relationships.
Find a therapist specializing in Bipolar Disorder counseling in South Edmonton or St.Albert
We will do an assessment of your specific situation and goals, to come up with a targeted and individualized approach to therapy that draws from a variety of the listed modalities
Change unhelpful and problematic ways of thinking got change unwanted or unhealthy behaviour
Utilized techniques like meditation, stretching, and breathing to increase awareness of our thoughts, feelings and actions
Develop healthy coping strategies and mindfulness skills like living in the moment to improve relationships and regulate emotions
The therapists takes a supporting role to empower and motivate you as you work towards reaching your full potential
