Posted by littleone on December 13, 2004, at 14:20:40
In reply to Re: That's ok. There's no need for you to get it. » littleone, posted by fires on December 12, 2004, at 22:52:26
> Are you aware of the current prognosis for those with moderate to severe BPD? Yes they deserve treatment, but don't expect a great outcome.
Fires, you made me laugh with this. You've fallen into your own trap of believing everything you read on the internet :)You can have a prognosis in relation to a liver transplant. You can have a prognosis in relation to open heart surgery. It denotes the chances of success or failure.
I think you will find that the website you quoted uses a standard template of symptoms, treatment, prognosis, etc for a very wide range of conditions.
But with psychological problems, there are no successes or failures. There is a continum of growth that continues throughout the individual's lifetime. Therapy is not a cure. It is a tool that can be utilised to assist in this growth journey.
I would hazard a guess that the website was referring to the fact that due to the traits of impulsiveness and vilification that some people with BPD exhibit, there is a high drop out rate from treatment by these people.
However it would be grossly inaccurate to say there is a poor prognosis. In my opinion, with a strong committment from the individual and the assistance of a skilled T, I believe there is an excellent "prognosis" for growth.
Also, you need to remember that even if a person drops out of treatment, it could still be argued that it was successful to a degree. In all likelihood, the person has walked away with an awareness of some of their issues. Even just an awareness can sometimes assist in everyday life.
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