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Borderline personality disorder from the patient's perspective

S G Miller1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa 33613.

Hospital & Community Psychiatry
|December 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) consistently reported experiences differing from clinical views. Their narratives highlight themes of estrangement and despair, suggesting new avenues for effective BPD treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Mental Health Research

Background:

  • Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition.
  • Clinical descriptions of BPD may not fully capture the lived patient experience.
  • Understanding patient perspectives is crucial for effective therapeutic interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and understand the subjective experiences of patients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
  • To compare patient narratives with established clinical descriptions of BPD.
  • To identify potential implications for BPD treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research methodology utilizing life history narratives.
  • In-depth, semi-structured interviews conducted over one year with ten BPD patients.
  • Open-ended questioning encouraging patients to share personal experiences.

Main Results:

  • Identified significant commonalities in the lived experiences of BPD patients.
  • Patient accounts revealed themes of estrangement, inadequacy, and despair.
  • Common coping mechanisms included dissociation and avoidance of self-disclosure, differing from clinical portrayals.

Conclusions:

  • Patient experiences of borderline personality disorder are remarkably consistent.
  • Lived experiences diverge significantly from traditional clinical descriptions of BPD.
  • Patient narratives offer valuable insights for developing more effective BPD treatments.

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