Cycle 4 - Flashcard Set 1
What regions of the brain does BPD affect?
At least four regions of the brain, including the amygdala, hippocampus, anterior cingulate, and prefrontal cortex.
What is the impact of BPD on emotions?
Individuals with BPD experience more intense emotions, particularly fear, and have difficulty regulating their feelings.
What is the impact of cortisol on individuals with BPD?
Too much cortisol is released into the body, contributing to the feeling of being overwhelmed with emotions and causing wear and tear on the brain and body.
What factors may worsen the effects of BPD?
Genetics and traumatic life experiences may worsen the effects of BPD.
What are the consequences of the overactive or underactive brain areas in individuals with BPD?
The fight, flight, or freeze reactions vary in different people when the brain areas are overactive or underactive, leading to unwanted life events and cortisol levels continuing to build up in the bloodstream.
What physical symptoms are common in individuals with BPD?
Symptoms such as chest pain, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and difficulty breathing are common in individuals with BPD.
What is the importance of developing mindfulness in individuals with BPD?
Developing a solid awareness/mindfulness of the body and emotions is essential for maintaining balance and managing thoughts, emotions, and behavior in individuals with BPD.
What are some ways to establish better balance in individuals with BPD?
There are many ways to work on establishing better balance, with each person’s ‘toolbox’ becoming something unique to them and involving a combination of old and new skills/habits.
What is a common condition that individuals with BPD may develop?
Panic disorder is a common condition that individuals with BPD may develop.
What is the impact of BPD on the functioning level of individuals?
The functioning level of individuals with BPD may deteriorate due to their condition.
What can lead to an improvement in quality of life for individuals with BPD?
Developing an understanding of their symptoms and learning how to manage them can lead to an improvement in their quality of life.
What can happen to individuals with BPD who become conditioned to their symptoms?
Individuals with BPD may become conditioned to being unbalanced and experiencing many symptoms, even to the point of ‘just learning to live with’ them.
