Borderline Personality Disorder Books

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	Life at the Border: Understanding and Recovering from the Borderline Personality Disorder by Leland M. Heller, M.D.
Patty Pheil M.S.W.:: Highly recommended. Brings to light information that the BPD is a medical disorder that can be treated. This was in fact the very first book that allowed me to see the BPD for what it is - a medical disorder and how to treat it. Dr. Heller discussed what BPD really is and displays much compassion for people with this disorder. He discusses neurological abnormalities in the BPD - EEG findings, visual problems, psychiatric symptoms and medications. For the first time, while reading his book, I realized there was hope. His book is a a must read not only for the borderline but the for the families and the clinicians as well. Reader: "...I took on the perception that it meant I could never be treated effectively. I would never be emotionally well, and that my condition was one that no one looked forward to treating a patient for. Dr. Heller's book was quick to dispel that myth in my mind. He dissected the condition and explained it piece by piece so that anyone in the world could understand it without the defeatist's attitude that often seems to be prevalent in the community of psychiatry in general (where Dyslimbia is concerned). He explains what it is, the origins of it, the modus operandi, the symptoms, the effect of those symptoms upon our lives, the possibility of being cured, and tools with which to progress towards and reach the place of being cured. I felt very relieved and excited to learn of someone who had actually been cured of this condition. He gives the readers (who suffer from Dyslimbia (BPD)) a sense of pride as he explains that people who suffer from Dyslimbia are not Dyslimbics or BPDers. They are people who suffer from a medical condition called Dyslimbia which manifests itself via emotional/ mental symptoms that negatively effect their lives. His book shows us that we shouldn't see ourselves as a terrible ailment or condition. We are People With a medical condition. We don't refer to people with cancer by saying, 'Hey there End Stage Carcinoma, how's it going?'..."

	Borderline Personality Disorder : The Latest Assessment & Treatment Strategies by Melanie A. Dean Ph.D
Reader: "This book contains professional treatment information in a jargon-free, user-friendly format with technical words defined on the same page they are used. This book is ideal for clinicians as well as patients and concerned loved ones wanting to understand the disorder and the best treatment options." "This condensed review of the diagnosis and treatment of BPD offers an understanding of what causes someone to lash out in anger and want to harm or kill themselves. Written in a jargon-free, easy-to-reference format this guidebook reviews 6 predictors of suicide, common maladaptive thought patterns and the main goals for psychotherapy treatment. The biological basis for the disorder is reviewed along with medications used for treatment."

	Imbroglio : Rising to the Challenges of Borderline Personality Disorder by Janice Cauwels
Patty Pheil M.S.W.: Large, comprehensive book. Strongly recommended! A must read if you want to understand the full picture of BPD. It does not offer one opinion but attempts to show you all current opinions and what they are based on). "This book is probably a good introduction to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) for someone who is first reading about this disorder. Personally, I was looking for something a little more rigorous and authoritative. The author admits to having no special expertise in the subject, but has interviewed experts and others to arrive at her understanding of BPD. If you're looking for a top-notch, clear and understandable discussion of BPD."

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