A number of brain dysfunctions have been noted in individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD); women with BPD frequently present with comorbid diagnoses that influence the approach to treatment and outcome.
A number of brain dysfunctions have been noted in individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD); women with BPD frequently present with comorbid diagnoses that influence the approach to treatment and outcome. Making it somewhat complicated to understand, symptoms of depression or bipolar disorder may be obscured by angry outbursts, impulsivity, and interpersonal conflict, or the mood disorder may be misinterpreted as the affective instability of BPD. Assessment of duration of symptoms and severity of the stressor can be important in recognizing comorbidity. Issues in treatment include treating comorbid conditions, avoiding medications that may lower inhibitions on impulsive behaviors, and providing a holding environment with structure and limits. Psychotherapy should address symptoms, triggers, and harmful behaviors.
Clayton, A. H. (2004). Women with Borderline Personality Disorder. Primary Psychiatry, 11(10), 21–22.
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