Published Paper


"Breaking Boundaries: A Case Study of Integrated Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder"

Shreevidya1, Dr. Shrinivasa Bhat U2, Pamidigantam Raghava Priya3
Department of Psychiatry, K S Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Page: 1798-1806
Published on: 2024 June

Abstract

Breaking Boundaries: A Case Study of Integrated Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder, This case study explores the comprehensive treatment of a 22-year-old male college student diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Over three years, the patient had intermittently engaged in various therapeutic interventions and medication regimens, but faced significant challenges in adjusting to college life, which led to seeking help at the University Wellness Centre. A multidisciplinary approach was adopted, involving Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Schema-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), complemented by anti-anxiety medication prescribed by a psychiatrist. Initially, counseling sessions were held three times a week. DBT was particularly effective in helping the patient identify and manage negative emotions and thoughts. The integrative therapeutic approach facilitated a notable increase in self-awareness and significantly reduced emotional instability and negative thoughts within the first two weeks. Consequently, symptoms such as negative thoughts, obsessions, and irritability diminished substantially. As the patient made progress, the medication was gradually reduced. Throughout the treatment, the patient actively participated in therapeutic exercises, which greatly contributed to the overall success of the treatment. This case underscores the efficacy of an integrated therapeutic approach combined with medication in managing BPD. The synergistic effect of these therapies led to substantial improvements in the patient’s mental health and overall well-being, highlighting the potential for breaking boundaries in conventional treatment methodologies for BPD.

 

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