Posted by Elizabeth on October 25, 2001, at 11:32:50
In reply to Re: Borderline Personality Disorder Meds, posted by PattyG on October 23, 2001, at 11:35:13
> ////Well, personally, I guess I think the same could be said about a lot of Schizophrenics, and those with Bipolar Mood Disorder............and what about the Narcissists and those with Anti Social Personality Disorder?
No, I wouldn't say so. Schizophrenia used to be a "wastebasket diagnosis," but today it's been defined much more clearly and is better understood. Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are both conditions that are considered to be responsive to medication.
I suspect that antisocial personality disorder is overdiagnosed, especially in prison populations. An important criterion that must be met for a diagnosis of antisocial PD to be made and which is probably often glossed over is: "evidence of Conduct Disorder with onset before age 15 years."
Narcissistic personality disorder, unlike borderline, isn't an especially trendy diagnosis.
-elizabeth
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