A revised and updated edition of the bestselling guide to understanding borderline personality disorder. After more than two decades as the essential guide to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), this new edition now reflects the most up- to-date research that has opened doors to the neurobiological, genetic, and developmental roots of the disorder as well as connections between BPD and substance abuse, sexual abuse, Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, ADHD, and eating disorders. Both pharmacological and psychotherapeutic advancements point to real hope for success in the treatment and understanding of BPD. This expanded and revised edition remains as accessible and useful as its predecessor and will reestablish this book as the go-to source for those diagnosed with BPD, their family, friends, and colleagues, as well as professionals and students in the field.
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"This is a really good book for anyone who wants to learn more about BPD for any reason. After reading this book, I felt as though I had at least a slightly better understanding of BPD. It gives straightforward information in a clear manner (in other words, in plain English) and gives case studies to bolster the information. A really good read that I highly recommend to anyone who wants or needs to know more about this disorder."
— Ruby (4 out of 5 stars)
" So many 'a-ha!' moments while reading this... "
— Christine, 2/16/2014" client's family members love this book. easy to read, easy to understand. validating for those living with someone with borderline features for sure. "
— Tamilyn, 2/6/2014" This book really needs to be updated. The title is compelling, but it's really out of date. It needs a new edition for it to be useful. "
— Melissa, 1/24/2014" its a pretty clinical dry read. not sure what I'm looking for ...just nosey I guess. and happy to report this ain't me babe oh no no no it ain't me babe. it ain't me I'm lookin for. "
— Patricia, 1/20/2014" The information is relevant concerning BPD. I found the examples a bit dated, but that is only because the book was written in the 80s. "
— Tara, 1/18/2014" Gave me a lot of insight to BPD. "
— Nancy, 1/9/2014" This was the ONLY book I could find when searching for something to help me understand my loved one's Borderline Personality Disorder. The book is amazingly detailed, easy to understand with numerous examples and suggestions. "
— Luckngrace, 12/12/2013" this was a very informative book, but too short. "
— Dragonfly74j, 12/10/2013" Being very interested in psychology, I learned a lot about a mental illness I wasn't very familiar with. "
— Heather, 12/4/2013" Out of date, but good primer. "
— Warwriter, 8/31/2013" Not worth reading cover to cover, just gave it a skim, but an interesting resource recommended to me by a mentor out their in the mental health field. "
— Rebekah, 8/5/2013" This was very informative, but a bit on the dry side. "
— Angela, 6/3/2013" This book is terribly outdated. It lists homosexuality as sexual deviation, and was published before the advent of SSRIs. It also predates the current treatment for borderline personality disorder, Dialetical Behavioral Therapy. Don't bother reading this. "
— Claire, 3/20/2013" easy-to-understand depiction of borderline personality disorder. "
— Hilary, 3/14/2013" i did not like it because i was dating this person at the time. yeesh! "
— Joey, 2/13/2013" I don't know if "really liked it" is an accurate assesment of this book. Helpful, yes. A quick'n'dirty intro to the world of the borderline personality. Now I just need to work on my own countertransference issues! "
— Jill, 12/29/2012" Helpful, but clinical and dated. "
— Missparker, 4/20/2012Jerold J. Kreisman, MD, is a clinician and educator who founded one of the first acute care facilities in the world designed specifically for borderline patients. He is the author of Sometimes I Act Crazy.
Hal Straus is the author of Sometimes I Act Crazy. He has been a professional medical and health writer and editor for more than twenty-five years.
Tanya Eby is a novelist and an audiobook narrator who has earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards and been nominated for the Audie Award. She has a BA degree in English language and literature and an MFA in creative writing from the University of Southern Maine.