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These individuals also hadreduced depressionand improvements in their functional impairment.
Some individual studies suggest that remission rates may be even higher.
One such piece of research was published in 2020 and involved 58 people with BPD.
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Roughly 12 to 18 years after being diagnosed, 81% had symptomatic recession according to the DSM-IV.
Conditions Commonly Co-Occurring With BPD
Many people with BPD have at least one other mental health disorder.
Some of the most common include:
People with BPD often meet the criteria for otherpersonality disordersas well.
Although, they typically include psychotherapy and medication.
There is not one that is inherently better than the others.
The choice depends largely on the effectiveness of your interactions with your therapist and your openness to the technique.
Never be afraid to ask why the therapist has chosen a specific therapeutic practice.
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