Ethics Complaint

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Misuse of Involuntary Commitment process for personal vendetta by Melanie Susan Reynolds dated 5/11/2022 Ethics Complaint Misuse of Involuntary Commitment process for personal vendetta by Melanie Susan Reynolds dated 5/11/2022 I apologize for the late raising of this ethics complaint. The NC court system is very slow to deal with filed motions to the courts. […]

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Complaint about disclosure of personal and confidential information by Melanie S. Reynolds

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Complaint about disclosure of personal and confidential information by Melanie S. Reynolds Also known as Melanie S. Shaver and Melanie S. Reynolds Shaver. Melanie is employed by Mindpath at their Cary NC office. She is also a member of the NASW. I was a client of Melanie between early 2016 until late 2018 when we […]

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DSM Criteria for Diagnosing Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition characterized by pervasive instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and functioning. The diagnosis of BPD is typically based on a comprehensive clinical assessment that includes a detailed patient history and a mental status examination. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) provides […]

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Borderline Personality Disorder – Sub-types

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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental health condition that affects how you think, feel, and interact with others. People with BPD have difficulty regulating their emotions, and they often have intense and unstable relationships. BPD can also lead to self-destructive behaviors, such as self-harm or suicide. There are four main subtypes of BPD: […]

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CBT for BPD

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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing the way you think and behave. It is a well-researched and effective treatment for a variety of mental health conditions, including borderline personality disorder (BPD). CBT for BPD can help you to: CBT is typically offered in a group or individual setting. […]

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What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a form of psychotherapy that was originally developed by Marsha M. Linehan in the 1980s to treat individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Since then, it has been adapted to treat other mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). DBT is […]

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What is BPD?

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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health disorder that affects approximately 1-2% of the general population. It is a complex condition that can manifest in a variety of symptoms and behaviors, making it difficult to diagnose and treat. People with BPD often experience intense and unstable emotions, difficulty forming and maintaining relationships, impulsive behavior, […]

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Don’t Give Up

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Peter Gabriel In this proud land we grew up strongWe were wanted all alongI was taught to fight, taught to winI never thought I could fail No fight left or so it seemsI am a man whose dreams have all desertedI’ve changed my face, I’ve changed my nameBut no one wants you when you lose […]

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Interesting article on how BPD affects men

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https://www.verywellhealth.com/borderline-personality-disorder-in-men-5096081

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Great article on quiet BPD!

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I can totally relate to this article. I am high functioning on the surface but deep turmoil underneath.

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