Posted by Apperceptor on March 8, 2004, at 0:48:52
In reply to Re: Males on psychobabble psychology » Apperceptor, posted by Racer on March 8, 2004, at 0:36:23
Women are victimized by the very potent sword of BPD, and I will stand by that statment from licensure to retirement. Borderline Personality Disorder is a very real and serious issue; however, it is far too often used as a diagnosis of convenience, and unfortunately in some situations, of retaliation.
The history of MPD/DID is very interesting, and I agree, it's especially fascinating when held up against the historical course of borderline personality disorder. Would it offend you if I say I'm uncomfortable commenting on this? I'm not trying to hide an opinion, but honestly, I have nowhere near a sufficient amount of training, expertise, or exposure related to dissociative disorders to say anything I'd feel comfortable presenting. I do hope someone here knows more than I, and can help us all understand.
Also, I can't claim to be an authority on medications...but I have read an absolute BOUNTY of research indicating that MAOIs are perhaps more efficacious for "atypical" depressions, which would probably remotely include significant aspects of BPD. Are you referring to MAOIs when you say "older" antidepressants? I myself have considered Parnate or Nardil, because I tend to be easily "plummeted down" from a happy state by a relatively trivial issue (I mention this only with the hope of showing that I'm not viewing this as 'you poor souls').
I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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