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Posted by MaddogUK on February 22, 2004, at 19:35:25
I have recently started a low dose of efexor, as I presented to the doctor with self-harm and suicidal thoughts, he said to me that this is for "depression" although I found out that I have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Is there anybody else out there who has been prescribed efexor for this condition?
Posted by Sooshi on February 23, 2004, at 9:37:07
In reply to Efexor and BPD?, posted by MaddogUK on February 22, 2004, at 19:35:25
Hi MaddogUK,
My sister has BPD and she takes Lamictal and Zoloft, and has great success with it. She has been able to get control of her life again, repair her marriage and generally stabilize her erratic behavior. She feels much less moody and depressed.Sorry I couldn't tell you anything about Effexor and BPD!
Sooshi
Posted by MaddogUK on February 24, 2004, at 10:33:54
In reply to Re: Efexor and BPD? » MaddogUK, posted by Sooshi on February 23, 2004, at 9:37:07
Thanx for trying Sooshi!
Glad that your sisters doing well, there is hope after all!
Take care.
Posted by PsychoSage on February 25, 2004, at 0:20:43
In reply to Efexor and BPD?, posted by MaddogUK on February 22, 2004, at 19:35:25
> I have recently started a low dose of efexor, as I presented to the doctor with self-harm and suicidal thoughts, he said to me that this is for "depression" although I found out that I have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Is there anybody else out there who has been prescribed efexor for this condition?
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You are depressed with suicidal ideation in addition to having BPD. Major depression is an Axis 1 diagnosis. There are 4 more axes that may be filled for your diagnosis. Axis 1 diagnoses include the major disorders like bipolar, major depression, schizophrenia [the full fledged]. Axis 2 comprises of personality disorders like narcissistic, borderline, schizotypal, etc.It's kind of a secondary but no less important thing. Depression is your mood disorder [mood meaning emotions over time] though. Borderline is your personality disorder.
I think a personality disorder is more enduring while a mood disorder can go into remission. Don't fret though because psychotherapy and other types of psychological treatments can address your BPD. Officially, Effexor is for your depression and the biochemical side of things.
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