Recovery for BPD Doesn’t Have to Take Years

Summary: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) used to be called untreatable. Later, doctors said it could be treated, but it would take years of intense therapy with a specialist. Now, we know that is not always true! More than half of people with BPD never attempt suicide and do not need crisis-level care.

A new 18-week program called BPD Compass shows that people can get better in just a few months. It works by personalizing the therapy to fit exactly what the person struggles with, like acting on impulse or having highly sensitive emotions. Plus, regular therapists can use it, meaning you don't have to wait months on a specialist's waitlist. BPD is actually one of the most treatable mental health conditions today.

For more details, see Psychology Today at psychologytoday.com/us/blog/self-made/202605/recovery-for-bpd-doesnt-have-to-take-years (opens in new tab)