Borderline Personality Disorder
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Childrens' Father Has Borderline Personality Disorder
Asked by J.B. from New York
on February 28, 2011
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I am in the end stages of a divorce trial. My future ex husband/childrens' father has borderline personality disorder. I have developed during our marriage the tendenc...
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- Give them facts as some of the other moms said. If he has been diagnosed, it's not YOU saying it and being "mean", it's a medical fact. They have to understand what's ...
- If it's a TRUE diagnosed disorder then it's an illness and should be discussed as such and taught as such...just as if it was depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive...
- To tell you the truth, study up on the disorder as much as possible, as it can be hereditary, and will help you deal with your ex and your children's involvement with ...
Personality Disorders
Asked by C.A. from San Luis Obispo
on February 24, 2012
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Do any of you have any first hand experience with Personality Disorders. My 16 year old daughter is showing some of the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder an...
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- NPD is not normally diagnosed in teens because, well, all teenagers are somewhat narcississtic. The fact that your daughter asked for therapy also suggests she does no...
- I've dealt with several patients with BPD. Keep in mind that narcissistic personality is a hallmark of BPD. All BPD's are narcissistic, but not all narcissists are B...
- you got some fantastic, insightful advice from these moms. I just wanted to add my kudos to you for getting your daughter the help that she needs. my mom has BPD th...
Narcissistic Personality
Asked by S.G. from Norfolk
on December 10, 2010
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Do any of you out there have moms with a narcissistic personality type? What kinds of behavior do they exhibit? And what do you do to deal with it? I need help to de...
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- I found this article-but I'm not sure how it will help you. Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by dramatic, emotional behavior, in the same categor...
- Yes. My mother has narcissistic personality disorder, coupled with Borderline Personality disorder. (By the way, NPD has recently be decategorized as a mental health d...
- Okay. Its two days, 48 hours, you can do it. NPD is what others think/reflect back to the person with NPD. So, reflect positivity. "Wow, that's such an interesting...
Thoughts/advice on Dealing with Family Member W/ Possible Personality Disorder?
Asked by D.M. from Denver
on September 15, 2010
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Okay, I am NOT qualified to make a diagnosis of any such kind, but I have an extended family member who I suspect has a personality disorder, specifically narcissistic...
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- I think my sister has it although she's never been diagnosed. I just try to keep my distance, otherwise she drives me insane!
- Everything Marda wrote is perfect. Also know that people with NPD are VERY resistant to therapy. Which means if you truly need to deal with them, you should seek cou...
- NPD is not a reason to run away, it's just a bit annoying to be around them very much. You can set good boundaries and deal with them on your own terms by setting the...
Ex's with Borderline Personality Disorder-or Rages
Asked by K.K. from Salt Lake City
on September 29, 2006
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We are merging a family. I have two boys who are 8 and 10. My finance has a 4 yr old boy. They have bonded well, and play well. Both my finance and I have ex's with ou...
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- Hi K., I am not sure where it is you live at but if you are in the Washington State area, My dad has been in the burglar alarm business for GOSH 40 years now. He is a...
- My younger sister, (and she is my best friend) has borderline personality Disorder. It is not easy to live with, though she is a good person and not "crazy". She has h...
- I have had the same situation. I say do not have a man around your children who is that way no matter how much YOU love him. It awlays gets physical as the kids get ol...
Daughter ADHD with Mood Disorder
Asked by B.P. from Houston
on November 7, 2008
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Hello, I have a 9yr old daughter who has ADHD and a mood disorder that has signs of bipolar. Tuesday we put her on medication which is Depakote (sprinkles) and I have ...
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- Hello, I have been on Seriquil before and from me it made me figety, restless, I actualy felt druged. I have also been on Depakote and I know it takes atleast a week t...
- My stepson whom my husband and I raised was put on Depakote at 11 years of age. He is bipolar and ADHD. He is now 18 yrs. old. Depakote did wonders for him!!! It w...
- Don't give up. I have two kids on meds. They both WANT to take the meds to help them at school. The oldest (14) is on Depokote and it really helps him. The younges...
Bipolar 1 Disorder
Asked by C.A. from Dallas
on July 26, 2011
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I've been married to my husband for 9 months now. When he was married before he told me his wife had him committed and he was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder and a ...
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- My husband has bipolar 1 disorder. If you want more info pm me. When they are in manic mode you really can't do anything right, you sort of have to let the episode r...
- I thought you could only have someone committed if they were a danger to themselves or others. If she had him committed I would think the docs saw a reason for it. T...
- His past diagnosis may have been innacurate. My ex has been diagnosed with chronic depression and then Bipolar Disorder II. What you are describing does not sound like...
Anyone Familiar with Bipolar Disorder?
Asked by J.S. from Seattle
on December 21, 2011
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I'm at my wits end and need new coping mechanisms for dealing with my mother's negativity. As background, she's diagnosed bipolar (has been since the mid 80's and is ...
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- I'm with the person who stated it doesn't sound like bipolar. I'm wondering if its a personality disorder, not a mood disorder. And completely agree with Hazel: A su...
- I have family members like that (they also have mental health issues) and my mom and I always talk back in a fun way that makes them think. For example, regarding the...
- I really hope she and your inlaws aren't at the same table together. I hope I'm not offending you by saying this. I have to say that I would not share a lot about ...
Bi-Polar Disorder
Asked by J.K. from Williamsport
on September 24, 2007
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Well I got a report about my son a couple of weeks ago. I am still trying to firgue out what all of means. But the thing is how do you deal with the kids trying to s...
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- I'm sorry for what you are going through. You don't mention if you son takes medication or if he is receiving any kind of counseling. Those interventions could help....
- Wow where to begin I honestly am flabbergasted I never knew kids younger than 17 could be diagnosed with bi-polar?
- Hi Jen I have a son who has PDD which is autism spectrum disorder. I personally don't have experience with bipolar issues with my son but I do have friends who's kid ...
2 Yr Old and Mental Disorders
Asked by K.A. from Boston
on February 2, 2007
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My ex (my 2 yr olds father)has bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and ADHD. I was wondering if anyone else has had to deal with this type of issue and ...
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- Hi K., They may not be able to diagnose anything at such a young age, except in very extreme cases. Let her doctor know if you have reasons to be concerned that are p...
- Hi K., I am a mom of a 10 yr old son with bipolar disorder diagnosed at the age of 6. I also have bipolar disorder as did my father,(however this is not always the...
- Kristin, It may be helpful to talk with a mental health practioner about your concerns, rather than the pediatrician. While it may be true that she 'seems fine', you...
