The lived experience of recovery in borderline personality disorder: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The concept of recovery in borderline personality disorder (BPD) is not well defined. Whilst clinical approaches emphasise symptom reduction and functioning, consumers advocate for a holistic approach. The consumer perspective on recovery and comparisons of individuals at varying stages have been minimally explored.

Method

Fourteen narratives of a community sample of adult women with a self-reported diagnosis of BPD, were analysed using qualitative interpretative phenomenological analysis to understand recovery experiences. Individuals were at opposite ends of the recovery continuum (seven recovered and seven not recovered).

Results

Recovery in BPD occurred across three stages and involved four processes. Stages included; 1) being stuck, 2) diagnosis, and 3

SUBMITTER: Ng FYY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6532193 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature