The Protagonists In Borderline

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental disorder that often causes problems with emotional stability, relationships with friends or family, and poor self images (Nairne, 2014). Emotional dysregulation is a person’s inability to control their emotions for example; a person will be happy for a period of time and then suddenly burst out into uncontrollable anger. People with BPD have a difficult time maintaining relationships and jobs because those sudden mood swings drive people away; as a result they are often lonely. The poor self image is also a very important part of the disorder because it drives people to do something they wouldn’t normally do. There have been advances to change the name of BPD to Emotion dysregulation

     The movie, “Girl Interrupted,”is about a teenage girl named Susanna Kaysen who has been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. People with Borderline Personality Disorder “are often emotionally unstable, impulsive, unpredictable, irritable, and anxious. They also are prone to boredom. Their behavior is similar to that of individuals with schizotypal personality disorder but they are not as consistently withdrawn and bizarre” (Santrock, 2003). In “Girl Interrupted” Susanna Kaysen the main character, goes through many episodes that give a picture of the disorder she’s suffering from. The first such incident occurs when the psychiatrist is talks to Susanna about her

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be described in simple terms as a condition in which sufferers experience long periods of emotional instability and troubled feelings about themselves and other people. These troubled feelings allow individuals to take impulsive measures and have trouble in their relationships (Bouchard, Sabourin, Lussier & Villeneuve, 2009). BPD basically comprises of unusual intensities of instability in mood and irrational thinking also referred to as splitting. Splitting in BPD involves a switch between negative perception of others and idealization (Sperry, 2003). This usually occurs along with irregular mood swings and can negatively impact on the existing relationships such as family,

Without any dispute, the 1992 feature film "Single White Female" is an excellent example of a psychological "thriller", which it was initially touted as and seemingly confirmed by grossing several million dollars. However, the one particular aspect of this film that truly confirms to the label of psychological is the characterization of Hedy Carlson, who functions extremely well as a case study for Borderline Personality Disorder. By definition, Borderline Personality Disorder is a condition in which someone exhibits "A pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts"¦" (APA 2000). A fairly comprehensive examination of Hedy's actions and personality within "Single White Female" lends credible evidence that she is in fact suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder, and also alludes to forms of treatment that may be of assistance in any attempts to counteract the effects of this condition.

Girl Interrupted is a 1999 film in which Susanna, a high school senior on the verge of graduating with her class in 1967, is rushed to the Emergency Room because she consumed a whole bottle of Aspirin, followed by a bottle of Vodka. After being treated, Susanna is seen by a friend of her fathers, who is a Psychiatrist who believes that her actions were an attempt at suicide. Susanna, of course denies this, instead stating that she was making an effort to rid herself of a headache. The Psychiatrist recommends that she stay at a mental hospital named Claymore for a rest. While there, Susanna meets a number of individuals with a diverse array of disorders. One individual in particular, Lisa essentially runs the group of girls because

Katie Young is a 15 year old Caucasian female that was referred to my agency from the Virginia Family Assessment Planning Team and Colonial Behavioral Health due to the issues of stability with the intensive in home services. Her family history consists of rapid cycling Bipolar Disorder. Along with the bipolar II disorder, Katie suffers from PTSD that includes panic attacks 1-2 times per week, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, high reactivity to being touched by others and trauma echoes regarding interaction with staff at school. She attends a school that is supposed to use behavior interventions with children with emotional disabilities. She has had an IEP on file since the age of 7 for ADHD and mood related needs. She is unfortunately uninformed of how to return to the public school in her city of residence or her current grade, which is possibly the 9th or 10th.

Faye Dunaway’s portrayal of Joan Crawford in the movie Mommy Dearest (1981) exhibits many of the characteristics of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Her character also seems to suffer from antisocial narcissistic behaviors as well as histrionic personality and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. These disorders often occur together and are closely related mental health disorders, which result in a disruption in self image, relationships and regulation or control of emotions (Life on the borderline, 2014).

Borderline Personality Disorder is a mental disorder characterized by instability in mood, impulsiveness, unstable relationships, and chronic emptiness. Borderline Personality Disorder affects approximately two percent of the population, and is predominately found in women. This disorder makes it difficult for people to understand social norms and the dynamics of relationships, so unpredictable and erratic behavior are common. Although Borderline Personality Disorder is incurable, it is treatable through talk therapy and medication. (Friedel, 2004, p. 2)

The main feature of borderline personality disorder is the pervasive pattern of unstable relationships, self-image, and impulsiveness. Borderline personality disorder begins by early adulthood and is present in a variety of situations. A person with borderline personality disorder will make major efforts to avoid any situation of abandonment. There are many symptoms that go along with having borderline personality disorder. Some examples would include: intense fears of abandonment, intense anger and irritability, impulsive and risky behavior, and wide mood swings. Self-harm, suicidal behavior and substance intoxication are very common in people with borderline personality disorder. A person with BPD experiences emotions in different ways than

In Silver Linings Playbook Pat, a middle-aged man, turns to living with his parents upon losing his job, his wife and being checked into a mental institute. He is admitted into the mental institute because he almost beats the man he catches his wife cheating on him with to death. Upon being checked into the mental institute he is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He is in denial of losing his wife to another man and hopes to win her back and rebuild his life with her, despite her writing him off to the point of getting a restraining order against him. When Pat meets Tiffany, who also suffers with mental disorders, presumably borderline personality disorder, they begin a tentative friendship. Pat promises to dance with Tiffany in a dance competition in exchange for her passing along a message to his wife. They ultimately fall in love and decide to pursue a relationship with each other. (Silver Linings Playbook, 2012)

Borderline Personality Disorder presents itself as an inability to control mood shifts, coupled with hostility and a chaotic relationships. Those suffering from Borderline Personality disorder seem to bounce from one crisis to the next, moving through exaggerated emotions. While the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder can be seen in early adolescents, most grow out of those behaviors, those who go into adulthood with the unstable mood shifts, confused mental state are the ones who are diagnosed with the disorder. Borderline Personality Disorder follows three core symptoms; negative emotions, antagonism, and disinhibition. These symptoms are typically followed by self-harm (cutting) and even more harmful, suicide.

Personality disorders are very defined and recognized in today’s society. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) published by the American Psychiatric Association provides common language and standards classifying mental disorders. The DSM is used by many people in varying disciplines in the USA as well as many other countries. In times past, people with disorders may have been outcast from a community or even persecuted. However, in our current culture the pendulum has swung in the other direction. It almost seems that there is a trend to explain all behavior by a mental disorder. This results in needing to disprove that certain people are not displaying a disorder, rather acting within a normal human emotion or

This article will examine the benefit and indications of applying one of a contemporary organized psychological theory to a patient that the writer has already worked with as a summative case study. A brief history of the patient ailment which is borderline personality disorder (BPD) will be discussed as well as treatment plan and choices in accordance with a chosen psychotherapy (mentalisation base therapy MBT). The author will legitimize the purpose behind the chosen treatment and conclude his discussion. For Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC, 2012) policy on confidentiality, the patient under discussion will allude to as 'K '.

The topic I wish to discuss is a serious mental disorder I've had since I was a child-Borderline Personality Disorder. Borderline Personality Disorder is a mental disorder in which the person such as myself, suffers a pattern of abnormal behaviors characterized by extreme fears of varies things. Nobody in my family knows exactly how I developed this disorder(possibly genetics) but all we know is, it has consumed my life entirely. Ever since I was a child I've always criticized how I look, I wondered why I didnt look like any other people(blonde hair blue eyed) and as a teenager I hated myself for having that ideal skinny body. Having B.D.P is nothing like Bipolar. While people with Bipolarism has a light and dark emotional stage, I have a light,

Nathan Schwartz-Salant wrote a book called, The Borderline Personality-Vision and Healing, which suggested spirituality may be the key to resolving borderline personality disorder. In his work, he stated that some people with BPD might become deeply religious because of their lack of identity and those who were religious might remember the prospective of healing to the relation of archetypal self. For example, the Christian holy book, the Bible, in Hosea 2:1-13 states, “...clearly identify sinful behaviors and describe the associated consequences of such behavior” (Roberts 2013). This quote shows that, in the Christian bible, they have a certain method on how to deal with BPD, which is to be honest with people about the consequences of their