Borderline/EIPS

People with EIPS often experience strong and rapidly changing emotions, which can lead to impulsive and sometimes destructive actions. It is common for individuals to have difficulty regulating their emotions, which can lead to intense emotional outbursts and a sense of emptiness. Relationships with others can also be stormy and characterized by fear of abandonment.

Diagnosis EIPS/borderline

Borderline often affects a person's everyday life and relationships in a profound way. Common symptoms include mood swings, impulsive behavior (such as suicide attempts or self-harm), intense and unstable relationships, and a severely shifting self-image. There may also be feelings of meaninglessness and a persistent fear of abandonment. These symptoms can be difficult to cope with for both the sufferer and their loved ones.

Changing emotions

A person with EIPS may experience strong emotional reactions that change rapidly, from extreme happiness to deep sadness or anger. These reactions can be triggered by minor events, often making the emotions feel overwhelming and difficult to control. This emotional instability can lead to impulsive and self-destructive actions. Self-harm and suicide attempts are not uncommon, and for many people with EIPS, these behaviors are a way of coping with unbearable emotions.

Borderline treatment

One of the most common forms of treatment for borderline is dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that focuses on helping the individual deal with emotional reactions in a more constructive way. DBT includes both individual therapy and group skills training, where people learn how to deal with difficult emotions and situations without acting destructively. Another method often used is mentalization-based therapy (MBT), which aims to help patients better understand their own and others' feelings and thoughts.

Mindfulness and mindfulness

People with EIPS are often encouraged to practice mindfulness and mindful awareness as a way to increase their understanding of their emotional reactions and eventually learn to manage them better. Creating a safe environment and having supportive relationships can also be important for recovery.

Medication for borderline/EIPS

There is no specific drug treatment or medication for EIPS, but medication can be used to relieve some symptoms, such as depression or anxiety. It is important that treatment is under the supervision of a specialist in psychiatry.

Can people with EIPS have normal relationships?

Yes, people with EIPS can have functional and meaningful relationships, but these relationships can be challenging and require work from both partners. Borderline often affects an individual's relationships through intense emotional reactions, strong fears of abandonment and impulsive behaviors, which can lead to conflict and difficulty maintaining stable bonds.

Understanding and communication are important

The key to having functional relationships for a person with EIPS is to work on understanding and regulating their emotional reactions. Through therapy, the individual is helped to build skills to manage emotional storms and improve communication and understanding in relationships.

Support for stable relationships

Support from loved ones is also important. It can be valuable for those living with a person with EIPS to learn more about the condition and get their own support to deal with the challenges that may arise in the relationship. With the right treatment and support, many people with borderline can develop stable and healthy relationships over time.

Sveapsychologerna helps you with borderline

At Sveapsykologerna we have psychologists and therapists who have extensive experience of working with people who have been diagnosed with borderline/EIPS. We use proven methods and make sure to find the method that suits you. No two people are the same and therefore the treatment can look different from person to person. The important thing is that we find the method and tools that make your everyday life and the relationships in your life easier. 

Sometimes it can feel heavy and hopeless to have a diagnosis that cannot be cured, but we know that with the right methods and strategies, life becomes easier and the syndrome less limiting. This is what drives Sveapsykologerna to continue its work to help people with mental illness and personality disorder. We know that we make a difference.

Frequently asked questions about borderline/EIPS