Question 4.
In my many years in the mental health system, I’ve come to the conclusion that there is no ‘treatment resistant’ condition. Rather, the treatment (or method of treatment) that is being provided is not suitable for the individual.
So what can you do?
Keep Looking! Don’t give up! If one thing doesn’t work, try the next!
I’d also like to mention that for someone to be diagnosed with BPD, they simple need to meet ANY of the 5 criteria. Hence, there are hundreds of variations of BPD. No two people with BPD are exactly the same!
Even within the therapy space, no to clinicians offer the same DBT treatment. If one experience hasn’t gone to well, don’t let yourself say “DBT doesn’t work”.
There needs to be a shift in healthcare spaces so that they consider the language they use. They need to look beyond the superficial layers of hurt, pain, and rage to find the real person underneath. This takes time. And unfortunately, many are not willing to make the time.
