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Questions posted in the Mental Health forum are being answered by Dr. Roger L. Gould, author of the Mastering Stress and Depression program and affiliated with the UCLA. Department of Psychiatry. Topics covered include anger, attention deficit disorder (ADD) , bipolar disorder , dementia , electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) , learning disabilities, memory, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) , panic , personality disorders, phobias , post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , schizophrenia , stress , transitions, and work problems.
Doctor's Answer
by HFHS MD-JM, Aug 31, 1999 12:00AM
John,
You report being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and have a temper problem which can be a characteristic of this disorder. This problem is jeopardizing your relationship with your wife. I suggest that you have a psychiatric evaluation to clarify your condition. It will also be important to include your wife in treatment and you should consider marital therapy. Psychotherapy and sometimes medication can help.
Keep in mind that this information is intended for educational purposes only. Please follow up with your personal physician for specific issues. Good luck.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD-JM
Keywords: Temper/anger, borderline personality disorder
You report being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and have a temper problem which can be a characteristic of this disorder. This problem is jeopardizing your relationship with your wife. I suggest that you have a psychiatric evaluation to clarify your condition. It will also be important to include your wife in treatment and you should consider marital therapy. Psychotherapy and sometimes medication can help.
Keep in mind that this information is intended for educational purposes only. Please follow up with your personal physician for specific issues. Good luck.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD-JM
Keywords: Temper/anger, borderline personality disorder
Member Comments (4)
by Anger Doc, Aug 25, 1999 12:00AM
Try cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) antidepressants (yes, antidepressants!). CBT is often used in our clinic to treat road rage, and BPD (if that's what you have) can also be managed with CBT. Manerix (moclobemide, 150mg bid) and Zoloft (sertraline, 50-100mg) can also be used to control anger (though Manerix may be better for your sex life). In any case, see a doc for referral to a good psychologist (since the drugs work best in conjunction with CBT). Trust me, you can beat this!
by John, Aug 25, 1999 12:00AM
Thanks for your help!
by idea, Aug 27, 1999 12:00AM
Try the Dialectical Behavioral Form of CBT pioneered by Marsha Linehan it's respectful and proven effective
