Residential BPD Treatment in Marbella, Spain

Marbella Borderline Personality Disorder Hospital

Residential Luxury Borderline Personality Disorder Rehab in Marbella in Spain

Borderline Personality Disorder is one of the most common personality disorders and it is estimated this disorder occurs in two to three percent of the population. Over half of the people diagnosed with this disorder were physically or sexually abused as children and 75% are women. BPD seems to start early in life in early childhood experiences such as abuse, trauma or a great loss.

Those with Borderline Personality Disorder make frantic efforts to hold on to the people they love and care for to avoid feelings of loss and abandonment. Some individuals, in an attempt to avoid loneliness may surround themselves with people, even people they don't get along with. People with BPD are constantly trying to avoid real or imagined abandonment. Their behavior may be erratic and impulsive, moods are often volatile and relationships are often intense and stormy. It is important to note that stressful situations or circumstances, especially in a relationship can worsen symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder. Many people in relationships often feel lonely, empty and even isolated.

Low self esteem, unstable self image, fragile identities are found in those who have BPD. They are very sensitive to social acceptance or rejection. When and if an individual is or feels threatened by separation, abandonment or an impending loss, they may react with paranoid accusations and sudden rage.

Signs and Symptoms Of Borderline Personality Disorder:

Pattern of unstable relationships by alternating between extremes of idealizing and devaluing the other.

Inappropriate or intense anger.

Violent and angry outbursts, recurrent physical fights, displays of temper.

Persistent unstable self image and sense of self.

Feelings of panic around loss or separation.

Chronic feelings of emptiness.

Wide mood swings.

It can be very difficult to isolate Borderline Personality Disorder as many people have it also have other problems and concerns such as depression, substance abuse and eating disorders. In an attempt to avoid feelings of abandonment and isolation, it is not uncommon for individuals to use drug or alcohol abuse, self-mutilation or binge eating. Over half of people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder also have substance abuse problems. BPD often exists in people who have other illnesses. Some of these illnesses are but are not limited to:

Eating Disorders

Mood Disorders

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Click here for more)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Substance Abuse

Anxiety/Panic Disorder

A.D.D. Attention Deficit Disorder

Gender Identity Disorder

Treatment And Prognosis

Treatment will be different for everyone and takes time. Since Borderline Personality Disorder develops early in life and because people are so different and unique, treatment can be somewhat complex. Effective treatment will include addressing and examining a person's relationship styles, functional capacities, attitudes and behavioral patterns that have been embedded. Changing behaviors, feelings and thought processes requires repetitive and extensive evaluation and re-learning.

Individual psychotherapy that is long term can be very helpful and effective. Since people with BPD have difficulties in relationships, the therapy process can be unstable and even stormy at times. In some cases patients have been known to suddenly end treatment in anger. This therapy can be a long process but a very beneficial one, there is no way to estimate how long how long this treatment might take.

In addition to psychotherapy, there are other treatment strategies including cognitive-behavioral techniques and group/family therapy. Group therapy can give an individual a forum to share, an opportunity to examine their thoughts and behaviors and help to increase their social self confidence.

The use of medication can be effective for people with Borderline Personality Disorder however the use of medication will be different for everyone and depending on the therapist who treats them. The effectiveness of medication increases when used in combination with psychotherapy. Medications can help to diminish a variety of problems, the use of medication should be discussed with your health care professional

In some cases, some individuals may need to be hospitalized. In cases of suicidal threats, a time of crisis or acting out, a short hospital stay may be in the best interests of the individual. In some cases and especially severe cases, it is important for a person to have a safe and structured environment, close supervision, support and professional care.

With professional treatment, prognosis is fairly good and improves when a person reaches out for help and treatment on their own and cooperates with it. Treatment is more opt to be successful when a person makes the effort to change their behaviors and takes responsibility for their problems in their life.