Borderline Personality Disorder Demystified
Revised Edition
The authoritative guide to understanding and living with borderline personality disorder, now fully revised and updated
Millions of Americans suffer from borderline personality disorder (BPD), a psychiatric condition marked by extreme emotional instability, erratic and self-destructive behavior, and tumultuous relationships. Though it was once thought to be untreatable, today researchers and clinicians know that there is every reason for hope. Dr. Robert Friedel, a leading expert and pioneer in pharmacological treatment for BPD, combines his extensive knowledge and personal experience into this comprehensive guide. Borderline Personality Disorder Demystified shares:
- The latest findings on the course and causes of the disorder
- Up-to-date information on diagnosis
- An accessible overview of cutting-edge treatment options
For those who have been diagnosed and those who think they may have the illness, and for the family and friends who love and support them, this book illuminates new information and points the way to an ever more hopeful future.
The revised edition includes new forewords from Donald W. Black, MD, and Nancee S. Blum, MSW, and family educators James and Diane Hall.
INDEX
Foreword by Donald W. Black, MD, and Nancee Blum, MSW
Foreword by Jim and Diane Hall
Introduction
What Is Borderline Personality Disorder and How Is It Diagnosed?
You Are Not Alone
The History of Borderline Personality Disorder
The Causes of Borderline Personality Disorder
Tracing the Course of the Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder in Children
Borderline Personality Disorder and the Brain
Common Co-Occurring Disorders
The Key Elements ofTreatment
Medications
The Psychotherapies
The Integrated Use of Medications and Psychotherapy
When a Loved One Has Borderline Personality Disorder
Research: The Ultímate Reason for Hope
A Final Word
Glossary
References
Resources
Acknowledgments
Index
