How Do I Deal With My Feelings?

QUESTION:

Dear Dr. Heller,

Both my sister and I have this disorder…it has played havoc with her life but I fared much better, both personally and professionally except for when I’m alone and I have a hard time becoming involved in activities or doing things “alone”…. I have never been treated medically for this disorder although when I was much younger I was in therapy for about 7 or 8 years…..can you offer any suggestions on how to deal with these feelings at times…..

 

ANSWER:

If you had strep throat or pneumonia, you’d take medicine (an antibiotic). If you have the BPD, medication is again necessary. The medication information sheet I use for my patients will likely be of use.

Just like with infections, prevention is very beneficial. In mental health terms, this means interpreting things differently so they don’t become so stressful. This is what psychotherapy and motivation can do.

There’s a great deal of information on the Website and in the books that can be of assistance to you. I hope this was of help.