We think that our D17 suffers more from HPD. Is that a form of BPD?

[Tesse]

We think that our D17 suffers more from HPD. Is that a form of BPD?

What are specific signs?

More importantly HOW SHOULD WE RESPOND to those rather histrionic behavior patterns?

Thanks so much for your help.

Our objective is to better understand the struggles our child faces and to learn the skills to improve our relationship and provide a supportive environment and also improve on our own emotional responses, attitudes and effectiveness as a family leaders

[Surnia]

Hi Tesse

HPD is not the same like BPD. They are in the same Cluster B however, together with antisocial and narcissistic disorder (DSM-IV).

And sometime there is Comorbidity between BPD and HPD.

[Tesse]

Thank you Surnia, very helpful to read these links. Still unsure whether my DD16 has either/or histrionic. How will anyone find out? Will it be assessed when therapy starts or is the therapy the same regardless (MBT or DBT)?

[Surnia]

Hi Tesse

I have admit, I am not informed which therapy would be the best for HPD. What exactly is with your daughter can only tell a qualified T or a psychiatrist. And he would also know what is the best treatment for your daughter.

I believe that some of the tools we use to make things better with BPD are probably good for other PDs too. Validation, boundaries, not to argue, this are important things. I would give it a try.