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Borderline Personality Disorder DSM-5 (BPD) According to DSM-5 & DSM-5-TR
The diagnosis of mental health conditions requires a standardized language that clinicians, researchers, and insurance providers can all speak. When discussing complex personality structures, specifically borderline personality disorder (BPD), the…
Quiet BPD: Symptoms, Signs, Relationships, and Treatment Explained
Many people with quiet BPD appear completely calm on the outside. But inside, they often struggle with intense emotional pain. What is quiet BPD? It is an unofficial but widely…
Lamotrigine and Alcohol: Is It Safe? A Psychiatrist Explains the Real Risks for Bipolar Disorder and Epilepsy
In my clinical practice, one of the most common questions I hear is: “Can I still drink while taking lamotrigine?” The short answer is: it depends—but it’s rarely as simple…Foods to Avoid While Taking Lamotrigine: Alcohol, Drug Interactions & Safety Warnings Explained
One of the most common questions I hear in my clinic is: “What foods should I Foods to Avoid While Taking Lamotrigine?” I often see patients arrive with printouts from…How Lamotrigine Works: A Psychologist Explains the Brain Science, Timeline, and What to Expect
In clinical practice, lamotrigine (brand name Lamictal) is one of the most misunderstood mood stabilizers. Many patients come to my office expecting it to work like a traditional antidepressant—providing a…
Side Effects of Lamotrigine: Common, Serious, Long-Term & Withdrawal Risks Explained
In my practice, I often observe a specific type of anxiety when a patient is first handed a prescription for lamotrigine (brand name Lamictal). Because of the mandatory FDA boxed…
