Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment Center

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a relatively rare but challenging mental health disorder. Seeking treatment in Massachusetts for BPD disorder is critical for reclaiming quality of life. At Massachusetts Center for Addiction, we understand the importance of evidence-based care for BPD. We are committed to providing the most comprehensive, effective borderline personality treatment available.

Borderline personality disorder can cause intense depression. We encourage you to reach out to us directly at 844-486-0671 if you’re in need of help. We have someone available to take your call 24 hours a day. You should also visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website, where you can also reach out to their 24-hour National Helpline. 

What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?

Borderline personality disorder is an often misunderstood mental health condition. It’s one that’s often stigmatized, although it shouldn’t be. People with borderline personality disorder are genuine, successful, and worthy of compassion and self-love. 

Those with borderline personality disorder often experience:

• Intense fear of abandonment
• An unstable sense of self
• Feelings of emptiness
• Paranoia
• Impulsive, unpredictable behaviors

These are among the reasons that BPD is so misunderstood. 

Because BPD often manifests unpredictably, it can be hard for others to understand how someone can seem “normal” one minute but experience intense symptoms the next.

Symptoms such as mood swings, emotional outbursts, difficulty with relationships, and thoughts or attempts of self-harm are signs that BPD isn’t being effectively managed. 

However, with proper treatment, it can be managed. It is possible to develop coping mechanisms and improved emotional regulation to live a life that isn’t defined by BPD. At Massachusetts Center for Addiction, we see the person and their potential, and through this, we provide the therapy and tools to live a healthy, full life. 

Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder 

How do you know if it’s time to contact the Massachusetts Center for Addiction for BPD treatment? There are a number of key indicators that seeking treatment is the appropriate step. 

• Persistent fear of abandonment
• Difficult managing or coping with impulsivity
• Engaging in dangerous activities
• Experiencing anger and temper outbursts 
• Paranoia, especially under stress 
• Having a distorted sense of self 
• Difficulty maintaining relationships 
• A noticeable trend of idealization  or devaluation in relationships
• Thoughts and behaviors centered around self-harm

How Treating BPD Helps to Reduce Its Impact  

Effective treatment for borderline personality disorder can have a tremendous impact on a person’s life. With treatment,  the individual can improve their emotional regulation, develop healthier thought patterns and behavioral awareness, and work toward more stable, healthy relationships. In short, treatment for BPD can improve a person’s quality of life. 

At Massachusetts Center for Addiction, our approach to treating borderline personality disorder focuses on managing the condition not just in the present, but also in the future. Our goal is to help mitigate the long-term consequences of BPD through evidence-based, holistic treatment. 

Types of Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder 

Massachusetts Center for Addiction offers a range of evidence-based treatments to address the specific needs of our patients with borderline personality disorder. While there are hallmark signs and symptoms of BPD, treatment needs to be a personalized approach. 

When you come to our mental health treatment center in Quincy, MA, you’ll be met by our knowledgeable and compassionate staff. After a thorough psychiatric evaluation, we’ll discuss a borderline personality disorder treatment plan designed for you. 

Here are just a few examples of BPD treatment offered at the Massachusetts Center for Addiction. 

Emotional Regulation Therapy

Difficulty with emotional regulation is a common symptom of borderline personality disorder. Through emotional regulation therapy, individuals develop the skills to understand and manage their emotions. 

This is an effective therapeutic approach for coping with stress and reducing emotional volatility, including outbursts of anger. With emotional regulation, the goal is to identify emotional response patterns, understand what’s behind them, and shift these behaviors to more positive ones.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

One of the most respected and effective treatments for borderline personality disorder is cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT. This is an evidence-based therapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. 

With BPD, there can be a strong tendency toward distorted perceptions of situations and people. Our clinical CBT approach challenges these perceptions and helps the individual work towards replacing them with more positive, balanced, and healthy thoughts. 

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for BPD

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a form of CBT designed to treat the emotional volatility of BPD. It is deeply rooted in the concepts of mindfulness and acceptance. The four main areas of focus in DBT include mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation. 

DBT has been shown to be extremely effective in reducing the impact of thoughts of self-harm. Individuals who struggle with relationships due to BPD will find DBT to be especially helpful. 

Offering Family Support 

Many people with borderline personality disorder eventually begin to isolate themselves from friends and family. They have an awareness of how their mental health condition is affecting those around them. This isolation is detrimental to both the individual living with BPD, and their loved ones. 

Individuals with BPD need the support of their family and friends. Likewise, loved ones deserve a safe space to share their feelings and concerns while also learning how to better support the person they care for. Our family therapy programs at Massachusetts Center for Addiction create a healing and therapeutic environment. They aim to improve communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen the support system within the family. 

Explore Rehab for BPD at Massachusetts Center for Addiction 

Borderline personality disorder can be very difficult to understand. Massachusetts Center for Addiction in Quincy, MA, is here to help. We offer a specialized BPD treatment program complemented by an experienced staff and a holistic approach to mental wellness. We’re here to provide the evidence-based care and support you need to overcome the challenges of BPD. 

If you have questions about our mental health programs, insurance coverage, or intake process, our staff is available to supply the answers. Contact the Massachusetts Center for Addiction at 844-486-0671 today to take the first step toward redefining life with borderline personality disorder.