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evidence-based, specialized treatment from an appropriately trained provider. Other types of treatment, or treatment provided by a doctor or therapist who is not appropriately trained, may not benefit the person. Many factors affect the length of time it takes for symptoms to improve once treatment begins, so it is important for people with borderline personality disorder and their loved ones to be patient and to receive appropriate support during treatment. Tests and Diagnosis A licensed mental health professional—such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, or clinical social worker—experienced in diagnosing and treating mental disorders can diagnose borderline personality disorder by: • Completing a thorough interview, including a discussion about symptoms • Performing a careful and thorough medical exam, which can help rule out other possible causes of symptoms • Asking about family medical histories, including any history of mental illness Borderline personality disorder often occurs with other mental illnesses. Co-occurring disorders can make it harder to diagnose and treat borderline personality disorder, especially if symptoms of other illnesses overlap with the symptoms of borderline personality disorder. For example, a person with borderline personality disorder may be more likely to also experience symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, substance use disor- ders, or eating disorders. Seek and Stick with Treatment NIMH-funded studies show that people with borderline personality disorder who don’t receive adequate treatment are: • More likely to develop other chronic medical or mental illnesses • Less likely to make healthy lifestyle choices Borderline personality disorder is also associated with a significantly higher rate of self-harm and suicidal behavior than the general public. People with borderline personality disorder who are thinking of harming themselves or attempting suicide need help right away. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is available to everyone. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are free and confidential.

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and its connection with energy, fire, and charge amongst other powerful emotions. When this fiery and pow- erful element is present in a harmonious balance, it allows us to be much more energetic, active, confident and forthcoming with a cheerful disposition that allows us to respect others and ourselves. It’s connected with our sense of sight, and with the adrenal glands. Heart Chakra is associated with the element of air within the body, and it has the most profound influence on our professional and personal relationships. It’s denoted by the color green, and if the heart chakra is weak and fragile, it can ruin our relationships with negative emotions, such as jealousy, envy, anger, distrust and wrath. The Heart Chakra impacts our sense of touch, and it is connected to several glands, including the lymph and thymus glands. Throat Chakra symbolizes our true inner voice, and our ability to communicate with others. It is represented by the color blue, and it is associated with our abilities to listen, empathize and communicate with others. When it is in a harmonious balance, it allows us to enjoy a beautiful voice, artistic potential, creative ways of expression, and the ability to reach a higher spiritual abode with an acute sense of spiritual awareness. It’s connected to sev- eral organs and glands, including the throat, jaws, neck vertebrae, thyroid, teeth, ears, esophagus and the ears. Third Eye Chakra is symbolized by the color indigo and is associated with our sense of thought, our ability to rationalize, use logic and conduct an analysis to reach reasonable conclusions. Those with a harmoniously balanced Third Eye Chakra have a very charming and charismatic mind, they do not fear death or troubles, and also have powerful telepathic abilities. It’s connected with various glands, particularly the pituitary and pineal gland. The Crown Chakra is connected with the element of light, and it is associated with several organs and glands within the body, including the brain, the hand, the nervous system and the pituitary gland. When harmoniously balanced, it can provide individuals with some extremely powerful abilities and potentials, including the ability to transcend all barriers created by the laws of nature, to possess an increased awareness of death and immortal- ity, heightened spiritual powers and even the ability to create miracles.

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