QUESTION:

I am a registered nurse and I though I was normal enough until 3 years ago, when circumstances led my seeking counseling for unresolved early in life trauma issues. I was told that I had a dissociate disorder, DDNOS-PTSD to be exact at the time. At this point in therapy my therapist considers me to be BPD. I understand clinically this is suppose to be an improvement, but my life seems to much less manageable now and I feel worse. Is there ever healing from this? It would help if you could explain the connections between a full fledged dissociate disorders and BPD.

DR. HELLER'S ANSWER:

First of all understand none of this is your fault! It's crucial. In my experience everyone with DID also had the BPD. The additional keys to treatment are to be even more aggressive at controlling dysphoria symptoms and keeping the individual feeling safe. Safety is an extraordinarily high priority.

Yes, the BPD can get worse from stress. Instead of intermittent dysphoria, the dysphoria becomes chronic.

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