Treating Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder Through Narrative Therapy and Naltrexone |
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Authors: | Eman Tadros Michelle Cappetto Lovdeep Kaur |
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Affiliation: | 1. The University of Akron, Akron, OH, USA;2. emantadros@gmail.com;4. St John's University, Queens, NY, USA |
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Abstract: | AbstractBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is characterized by instability in interpersonal relationships, volatile perceptions of self-image and affects, and marked impulsivity, presenting in various contexts. Current BPD treatments are individual-centered, coping skills based, with a reduced emphasis on identifying etiology and systemic components. Narrative therapy focuses on deconstructing and reauthoring personal stories. A clinical case study shows narrative therapy to be efficacious, however, sometimes psychotherapeutic interventions alone are inadequate in managing these symptoms. Medication can serve as a useful adjunct in addressing self-injurious behaviors, suicidal ideation, and dissociation. Researchers further discuss the integration of naltrexone into treatment of BPD symptoms. |
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Keywords: | borderline personality disorder clinical case study naltrexone narrative therapy |
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