Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can feel like navigating a relentless storm. The emotional highs and lows, the turbulent relationships, and the constant fear of the unknown can leave you feeling adrift and alone.

At Journey Counseling Center, we understand the profound impact BPD can have on your life, and we want you to know that you are not to blame. We are here to walk with you on your path to calmer waters.
 

Our dedicated therapists in the Oklahoma City and Edmond areas are committed to providing a compassionate, judgment-free space where you can find the support and evidence-based treatment you need to heal. We believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, one where we are partners in your journey toward a life of stability and fulfillment.

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Do you have Borderline Personality Disorder?

Recognizing the signs of BPD is the first step toward seeking help.The DSM Manual provides the following criteria to diagnose borderline personality disorder:

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A pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions, accompanied by marked impulsivity, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:

• Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment.

• A pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships characterized by alternating between extremes of idealization and devaluation.

• Identity disturbance: a markedly and persistently unstable self-image or sense of self.

• Impulsivity in at least two areas that are potentially self-damaging (e.g., spending, sex, substance abuse, reckless driving, binge eating).

• Recurrent suicidal behavior, gestures, or threats, or self-mutilating behavior.

• Affective instability due to a marked reactivity of mood (e.g., intense episodic dysphoria, irritability, or anxiety usually lasting a few hours and only rarely more than a few days).

• Chronic feelings of emptiness.

• Inappropriate, intense anger or difficulty controlling anger (e.g., frequent displays of temper, constant anger, recurrent physical fights).

• Transient, stress-related paranoid ideation or severe dissociative symptoms.
   

It is important to remember that only a qualified mental health professional can provide an accurate diagnosis. If you identify with several of these symptoms, reaching out to a therapist who specializes in Borderline Personality Disorder can provide clarity and a path forward.

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Can therapy help with Borderline Personality Disorder?

The good news is that with the right therapeutic support, you can learn to manage the symptoms of BPD and cultivate a life filled with meaning and joy. At Journey Counseling Center, our therapists utilize evidence-based, scientifically proven interventions to help you:

• Develop effective coping strategies to manage intense emotions and reduce emotional dysregulation.

• Identify and challenge the underlying thoughts and behaviors that contribute to your distress.

• Heal from past trauma that may be at the root of your struggles.

• Build healthier and more stable relationships with yourself and others.

• Cultivate a stronger sense of self and a more positive self-image.

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