Over the years in treating BPD or PTSD I have observed a syndrome that my fellow clinicians now refer to as the "Bellman Syndrome" a title I modestly (sic) accept. It is simply stated thus; chronic pain and medication addiction are directly associated with Borderline Personality Disorder or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in a complex interaction.

In treating many patients both in-patient and out patient over the years, I noticed that many people had become addicted to pain medication for chronic pain, as I treated these clients over time it became clear that there was also PTSD and a

history of abuse.I think that the types of chronic pain can be linked to the abuse

and as in Eastern Medicine we may find other types of corrolaries. 

Successful treatment resulted from a team approach of easing the pain with meds, acupuncture etc. recovering from addiction and to address the needs of the client with cognitive{DBT} and psychodynamic treatment for moods and also appropriate use of support systems.

This success with clients confirmed my "person in a situation" training and the importance of case management, and teamwork.

Pain-addiction-emotional trauma thus causes brain and personality change in a complex interaction is the very treatable syndrome.

     Finding the Right Therapy
-This site is dedicated to approaches in treating BPD and PTSD
  and other emotional and transitional issues that people face. 
-Our approach is using correct assessment
-appropriate and flexible treatment plans
-a comprehensive team approach to treatment.

 We utilize a team approach
-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
-other personal and cognitive therapies.
-Medical experts in medication,
-pain and addiction management.
-additional therapists as needed:
-Family, marital and individual
-and dieticians, acupressure and yoga
 as needed.

Therapy has many uses
from the most serious challenges
of emotional disorders
to the creative techniques
for overcoming mental blocks
by helping to channel
emotionally regulated energy
into  a creative life.

  The right teamwork and approach
helps everyone;
-individuals of all ages
-married couples
- families
and people undergoing personal life transitions
of all types.

 This successful model
of a good diagnosis and treatment plan
for the individual's needs 
treats the whole person and
is then the right therapy.
It's important to remember that we are all
open to benefits from these approaches,
in mind, body and spirit and personally
in our diverse society.
Especially as an idea that we need to cooperate with each other as a team.


Sincerely,
Eric Bellman LCSW

Eric Bellman LCSW -website

phone 805-493 2492 in Socal.

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