What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Pete Davidson enters rehab program to take 'mental break' and seek help
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Pete Davidson is undergoing rehabilitation while battling with Borderline Personality Disorder and PTSD after he shouted profanities in a voicemail after PETA criticized him for buying a puppy from a pet store. The 29-year-old has openly detailed his mental health issues and is seeking help from the facility to take a 'mental break'.
Davison's partner, Chase Sui Wonders, 27, will continue to support him in these difficult times. "Pete regularly goes to rehab for tune ups and to take a mental break, so that’s what’s happening," one friend told Page Six. "Anyone who knows Pete knows that he will always step up and get help when he knows he needs it," added another close source. "He has a lot of people in his corner who love him and support him and are proud of him. He's taking a well-deserved break so he can focus on himself and learn to better deal with his PTSD issues."
The former cast member on the NBC late-night sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live previously discussed his mental health conditions because of his father's death. Davidson's father, Scott Davidson, was a firefighter who tragically lost his life in the World Trade Center on 9/11, when the comedian was just 7 years old. The star screamed, "'f*** you, suck my d***" in a voicemail earlier this month after PETA criticized him for buying a puppy from a pet store instead of adopting one from an animal shelter.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline Personality Disorder which is often referred to as BPD in short, is a complicated emotional dysregulation disorder that is characterized by symptoms such as emotional instability, feelings of worthlessness, insecurity, impulsivity, and impaired social relationships.
How is BPD diagnosed?
As per Mayo Clinic, the disorder is based on a detailed interview with a doctor or mental health provider, or psychological evaluation that may include completing questionnaires, medical history and exam, and discussion of the patient's signs and symptoms. The diagnosis, generally, is made in adults, not in children or teenagers. It is because if a child is suffering from BPD, it may go away when he becomes older and more mature.
What are the symptoms of BPD?
The main symptoms of the personality disorder include - fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, unclear or shifting self-image, impulsive, self-destructive behaviors, self-harm, extreme emotional swings, chronic feelings of emptiness, explosive anger and feeling suspicious or out of touch with reality. Borderline personality disorder often leads to disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder, substance abuse, eating disorders and anxiety disorders.
Possible treatments of BPD
Before detailing the possible treatments, one must be aware of the fact that BPD can't be cured and won't go away. Psychotherapy, sometimes called talk therapy) is the main treatment for people with borderline personality disorder along with medication. Targeting the whole individual and not just his BPD is one way to improve the borderline personality disorder treatment outlook. Follow-up studies of people with BPD receiving treatment found a borderline personality disorder treatment success rate of about 50% over a 10-year period. If the symptoms of the patient are highly severe, it is always advised to take him to a hospital.
