Your clear, compassionate guide to managing BPD and
living well
Looking for straightforward information on Borderline
Personality Disorder? This easy-to-understand guide helps those who
have BPD develop strategies for breaking the destructive cycle.
This book also aids loved ones in accepting the disorder and
offering support. Inside you'll find authoritative details on the
causes of BPD and proven treatments, as well as advice on working
with therapists, managing symptoms, and enjoying a full life.
Review the basics of BPD discover the symptoms of BPD and
the related emotional problems, as well as the cultural,
biological, and psychological causes of the disease
Understand what goes wrong explore impulsivity, emotional
dysregulation, identity problems, relationship conflicts,
black-and-white thinking, and difficulties in perception; and
identify the areas where you may need help
Make the choice to change find the right care provider,
overcome common obstacles to change, set realistic goals, and
improve your physical and emotional state
Evaluate treatments for BPD learn about the current
treatments that really work and develop a plan for addressing the
core symptoms of BPD
If someone you love has BPD see how to identify triggers,
handle emotional upheavals, set clear boundaries, and encourage
your loved one to seek therapy
Open the book and find:
The major characteristics of BPD
Who gets BPD and why
Recent treatment advances
Illuminating case studies
Strategies for calming emotions and staying in control
A discussion of medication options
Ways to stay healthy during treatment
Tips for explaining BPD to others
Help for parents whose child exhibits symptoms
Treatment options that work and those you should avoid
Author Biography
Charles H. Elliott, PhD, and Laura L. Smith, PhD, are clinical psychologists who specialize in training mental health professionals in the treatment of adolescents and adults with personality disorders, as well as obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, anger, and depression. They are the coauthors of Depression For Dummies, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder For Dummies, and Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies.
