Question:
Do you think PMS can trigger BPD episodes? My wife
rages (more) consistently, under pressure and in the 10
days running up to her period. Perhaps the
neuroleptics (e.g. Haldol) could be "increased" during
these 10 days. The doctor is now trying Valium which I
am objecting to.
Dr. Heller's Answer:
PMS is a major trigger of BPD dysphoria (anxiety, rage,
depression and despair). It usually responds amazingly
well to powerful water pills during that time. I
usually prescribe Demadex (torsemide) with potassium
for my patients. I go into this at length in
"Biological Unhappiness." Prozac (fluoxetine) is
absolutely necessary for someone with the BPD and PMS.
Benzodiazepines like Valium can actually make the
condition worse. When a borderline goes into dysphoria
they will do almost anything to feel better, which is
the main reason for self destructive behaviors. They
usually still fear consequences, however.
Tranquilizers like Xanax and Valium cause them to lose
that fear and the severity of self destructive behavior
worsens. This was shown in an article from NIMH
published in the Archives of General Psychiatry,
February 1988. The exact quote was "...those receiving
alprazolam (Xanax) had an increase in the severity of
the episodes of serious dyscontrol."
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