IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL DYSREGULATION IN BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER: FEASIBILITY STUDY OF EIDETIC IMAGERY APPROACH

Abstract

Objectives: The study aimed to investigate the therapeutic potential of Eidetic
Psychotherapy for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD),
focusing on emotional instability.
Design of the Study: Quasi Experimental Design
Place and Duration of Study: Jan to June, 2022 Air University, Islamabad
Sample and method: For this study ten female participants were recruited, they
were antecedently diagnosed with BPD. The assessment of BPD was carried out
using two assessment tools: The Borderline Symptom List (BSL-23) and the
Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ 18+).
Results and Conclusion: The results of our study revealed the effectiveness of
the intervention, as evidenced by a decrease in scores after the application of the
intervention, indicating a reduction in symptoms. Scores were relatively high but
they were significantly decreased. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test further
supported the potential efficacy of Eidetic psychotherapy, showing a significant
reduction in scores after the intervention. This study highlights the potential of
Eidetic Psychotherapy as a valuable tool for treating individuals with BPD.