Sometimes I act crazy, living with borderline personality disorder, Jerold J. Kreisman, Hal Straus
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Sometimes I act crazy, living with borderline personality disorder, Jerold J. Kreisman, Hal Straus
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-238) and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Sometimes I act crazy
Nature of contents
bibliography
Responsibility statement
Jerold J. Kreisman, Hal Straus
Sub title
living with borderline personality disorder
Summary
A major new guide to a psychological condition that affects millions of Americans. The disorder typically manifests itself through anger, abuse, addictions, and reckless impulsivity--behaviors that can have a devastating impact on family and friends. With dramatic case studies of Kreisman's patients, the book describes and offers advice on today's most promising treatments along with practical coping strategies for the loved ones of BPD sufferers.--From publisher description
Table Of Contents
Borderline basics -- Fears of abandonment -- Unstable interpersonal relationships -- Identity disturbance -- Destructive impulsivity -- Suicidal behaviors and self-mutilation -- Mood instability -- Emptiness -- Anger -- Reality distortions, paranoia and dissociation -- Treatment strategies and communication techniques -- Prognosis and directions of future research
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