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Dear DR.

Thank you so much for you Website.  It has helped me so much, it has given me answers and some "peace."  I have 3 wonderful daughters, 2 of which have been diagnosed with OCD. They both have self mutilation tendencies, one bangs her head also, she is my 21 one yr. old.  She recently snapped, I am so worried about her.   She refuses to go back to her therapist, she has isolated herself from everyone, friends, family.  She seemed fine on 9-21 and on 9-27 totally snapped screaming cursing etc., accusing people, very paranoid, and than eloped!  Her husband seems to be an enabler, giving into her, encouraging her to isolate herself?  Your Q&A have really helped me because I have been at a loss of what to-do.  My other daughter, who is 14 was diagnosed in the spring after she carved her arms and tired suicide, pills, she sees a therapist weekly and seems to be doing OK, he tells me she also suffers from depression.  Thanks again. I have orders your book it seems to be my best chance! for them

REPLY:

Thank you for your kind note. Your daughters almost certainly have the BPD.    They may also have OCD, however OCD doesn't cause self-mutilation or these mood swings.  It's not a question of "which one she has," but what are ALL the diagnoses. The right medications will make an enormous difference.  I hope the information helps you.