Treatment For Personality Disorders At Bedrock Recovery

It is not always easy to know if you have a personality disorder, because most people consider the ways they think and behave to be natural and normal. However, consistently living with suspicion of other people, disinterest in other people, overly emotional thinking, or erratic behavior are common symptoms.

Residential mental health treatment at BRC offers effective treatment options and a holistic approach for lasting recovery from personality disorders. Treatment begins with an evaluation and assessment, during which time your treatment team will discuss your recovery goals with you so that they can be incorporated into your individualized treatment plan.

Stabilization for clients facing a crisis, medication management, individual and group therapy, peer support groups, and wellness activities are just some of the treatment options available.

Personality Disorder Treatment At Bedrock Recovery Center

Short-term inpatient treatment, such as our program, is often recommended for people experiencing a sudden onset of mental health symptoms so that they can stabilize.

Our modern, recently renovated inpatient treatment facility near Boston allows you to receive personalized care while staying in one of our semi-private suites. You will have 24/7 access to healthcare providers and participate in a structured daily treatment schedule, with care provided by our onsite psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioners, master’s-level clinicians, and highly qualified support staff.

Medication Management

Your care team may adjust your current medication if you aren’t achieving the desired outcomes or are experiencing side effects. This may include adjusting the dosage or changing the medication.

Certain medications may be used to help manage anxiety associated with a personality disorder. If you are experiencing severe mood swings, specific antidepressants may prove helpful, while symptoms such as hallucinations or delusions may be treated with antipsychotic medications.

Psychotherapy

Talk therapy is an evidence-based approach to recovery from mental health disorders, including personality disorders.

At ORC, many of our highly qualified therapists are trained in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), considered the most effective form of therapy for treating personality disorders and dealing primarily with emotions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is another option we offer, focusing more on thoughts and beliefs. Individual and group therapy sessions will likely be provided.

Other Treatment Options

Family, individual, and group psychoeducation sessions at BRC can help you learn about your personality disorder and how to achieve recovery. Family sessions can help your loved ones understand how best to support your recovery success.

We also provide a wide range of recreation and prosocial activities to help you discover healthy hobbies, connect with peers, and improve your overall physical and mental health. These include group exercise classes, use of our fully equipped fitness center, yoga classes, basketball, ping-pong, movie nights, and more.

Learn More About Personality Disorders

There are 10 different types of personality disorders, which are divided among clusters A, B, and C.

Cluster A involves unusual behaviors or thoughts and includes:

• schizoid personality disorder (loss of interest in others, prefers to be alone)
• schizotypal personality disorder (uncomfortable with close relationships, unusual thoughts and speech patterns)
• paranoid personality disorder (extreme paranoia and distrust of others)

Cluster B personality disorders involve overly emotional thinking or unpredictable behavior and consist of:

• narcissistic personality disorder (lack of empathy, extreme ego)
• histrionic personality disorder (seeks attention, acts dramatic)
• borderline personality disorder (BPD: unable to manage emotions, impulsive behaviors)
• antisocial personality disorder (manipulates or exploits others)

Cluster C includes:

• obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (seeks control and strives for perfection)
• avoidant personality disorder (fear of rejection, shyness)
• dependent personality disorder (depends on others to take care of them)

Diagnosis

If you believe you may have a personality disorder, you can speak to your doctor, who can rule out other potential causes for your symptoms and refer you to a treatment program or specialist.

Treatment specialists such as those at Bedrock will examine your medical history, family history, and symptoms to determine a diagnosis.

Signs & Symptoms

The signs and symptoms associated with each personality disorder can differ and range in severity.

Some of the overlapping symptoms of personality disorders include:

• mood swings
• difficulty with impulse control
• grandiose sense of self
• thoughts of self-harm
• anxious or depressed thoughts
• social impairment

Risk Factors

There are specific risk factors for developing a personality disorder.

These include:

• history of substance use
• family history of mental illness
• traumatic life events
• social and cultural factors
• structural change of function in the brain

Statistics

Personality disorders are fairly common.

Recent statistics on personality disorders include:

• 1.4% of the U.S. population is living with borderline personality disorder, part of cluster B
• 9.1% of the U.S. population is living with any type of personality disorder
• 84.5% of people diagnosed with a personality disorder also have another mental disorder
• the World Health Organization (WHO) is cited as estimating the international prevalence of personality disorders to be 6.1%
• paranoid personality disorder affects 2-4.5% of the population

Get Started With Recovery Today

To learn more about Bedrock’s treatment program for personality disorders, please contact us today.