Posted by Emme_V2 on February 17, 2013, at 9:21:36
In reply to Re: Borderline Personality Disorder and Neurology. » schleprock, posted by SLS on February 17, 2013, at 8:42:11
Do you think abuse or trauma is necessary for these illnesses to develop? I can imagine that abuse or trauma would set things in motion if there's an underlying vulnerability. I also know people with depression or bipolar disorder who weren't subjected to abuse or trauma as far as I can tell. Is ordinary life stress or perhaps stress that is only a little above average sometimes enough? It probably depends upon the person. Just thoughts.
As far as Schleprock's question, I wish I had more wisdom to offer. I know the traditional thinking is that medication doesn't help that condition, but I do know someone who was treated for BPD with medication. I think she was tried on Abilify, Zyprexa, and Wellbutrin (probably not at the same time). She was being treated at a well-respected medical center. I don't know what her experience was like with the medications, though, and whether she thought they were helpful.
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