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One study found that the antidepressant drug Pamelor nortriptyline helped treat misuse of alcohol in people with antisocial personality disorder.
Researchers have also studied antiepileptic drugs for treating aggression in people with antisocial personality disorder. These drugs are typically used to control seizures in people with epilepsy as well as to treat mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder. They are additionally prescribed to treat aggression or impulsivity in certain psychiatric or neurological disorders.
But in a different, third study, valproate, carbamazepine , and phenytoin had no effect on aggression. A study published in in BMC Psychiatry found that for these people, MBT improved mood, general psychiatric symptoms, and helped with interpersonal problems.
Contradictory results of studies can be frustrating for families who want a person with this condition to get help. Unfortunately, scientists have not been able to find treatments that consistently work. Psychologists and psychiatrists diagnose ASPD and provide psychotherapy for individuals. They can also lead group and family counseling, which may be helpful for those with a family member is diagnosed with ASPD, notes the Cleveland Clinic.
Even if antisocial personality disorder itself cannot be treated, people with the condition can seek treatment for other mental health problems. Psychiatric conditions in general are much more common in this population than in the general population. In one study, 90 percent of people with antisocial personality disorder had another mental illness. The most common coexisting diagnosis is a substance dependence disorder. Women with antisocial personality disorder are at higher risk for substance use disorders than men with the disorder.
Substance dependence may be treated with medication, depending on the specific addiction a person has. For example, a person with an opioid addiction may be prescribed Subutex buprenorphine , methadone , or extended-release naltrexone.
People with an antisocial personality disorder diagnosis are also at higher risk for anxiety and depression.
About half of all people with antisocial personality disorder have an anxiety disorder , and about one-quarter of them have depression. But there is not much research on whether those treatments are as effective in people with antisocial personality disorder.
The most common first-line treatment for anxiety and depression disorder is a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRIs. A course of MBT usually lasts around 18 months. Some hospitals and specialist centres encourage you to remain as an inpatient during this time.
Other hospitals and centres may recommend that you leave the hospital after a certain period of time but remain being treated as an outpatient, where you visit the hospital regularly. Therapeutic communities TCs are structured environments where people with a range of complex psychological conditions and needs come together to interact and take part in therapy. TCs are designed to help people with long-standing emotional problems and a history of self-harming by teaching them skills needed to interact socially with others.
As well as taking part in individual and group therapy, you would be expected to do other activities designed to improve your social skills and self-confidence, such as:. TCs are run on a democratic basis. This means that each resident and staff member has a vote on how the TC should be run, including whether a person is suitable for admission to that community. Even if your care team thinks you may benefit from spending time in a TC, it does not automatically mean the TC will allow you to join.
Many TCs set guidelines on what is considered acceptable behaviour within the community, such as not drinking alcohol, no violence to other residents or staff, and no attempts at self-harming. Those who break these guidelines are usually told to leave the TC. Also, because of the often strict rules on behaviour, a TC would probably not be suitable if a person were having significant difficulties controlling their behaviour.
Arts or creative therapies may be offered individually or with a group as part of a treatment programme for people with BPD. Arts therapies aim to help people who are finding it hard to express their thoughts and feelings verbally. The therapy focuses on creating something as a way of expressing your feelings. The courses are run by trained therapists, who can help you to think about what you've created and whether it relates to your thoughts and experiences.
You'll probably be given several telephone numbers to use if you think you may be experiencing a crisis when symptoms are particularly severe and you have an increased risk of self-harm.
One of these numbers is likely to be your community mental health nurse. Other numbers may include an out-of-hours number for social workers and your local crisis resolution team CRT. Crisis resolution teams support people with serious mental health conditions who are currently experiencing an acute and severe psychiatric crisis, which would require hospitalisation without the team's involvement.
An example of a severe psychiatric crisis would be a suicide attempt. Because personality disorders are long-standing, treatment may require months or years. If you have mild symptoms that are well-controlled, you may need treatment from only your primary doctor, a psychiatrist or other therapist. If possible, find a mental health professional with experience in treating personality disorders. During psychotherapy with a mental health professional, you can learn about your condition and talk about your moods, feelings, thoughts and behaviors.
You can learn to cope with stress and manage your disorder. Psychotherapy may be provided in individual sessions, group therapy, or sessions that include family or even friends. There are several types of psychotherapy — your mental health professional can determine which one is best for you.
You may also receive social skills training. During this training you can use the insight and knowledge you gain to learn healthy ways to manage your symptoms and reduce behaviors that interfere with your functioning and relationships. Family therapy provides support and education to families dealing with a family member who has a personality disorder. There are no medications specifically approved by the Food and Drug Administration FDA to treat personality disorders.
However, several types of psychiatric medications may help with various personality disorder symptoms. In some cases, a personality disorder may be so severe that you need to be admitted to a hospital for psychiatric care.
This is generally recommended only when you can't care for yourself properly or when you're in immediate danger of harming yourself or someone else. After you become stable in the hospital, your doctor may recommend a day hospital program, residential program or outpatient treatment. Having a personality disorder makes it hard to engage in behavior and activities that may help you feel better.
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