Your clear, compassionate guide to managing BPD - and living wellLooking 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 diseaseUnderstand 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 helpMake the choice to change - find the right care provider, overcome common obstacles to change, set realistic goals, and improve your physical and emotional stateEvaluate treatments for BPD - learn about the current treatments that really work and develop a plan for addressing the core symptoms of BPDIf someone you love has BPD - see how to identify triggers, handle emotional upheavals, set clear boundaries, and encourage your loved one to seek therapyOpen the book and find:The major characteristics of BPDWho gets BPD - and whyRecent treatment advancesIlluminating case studiesStrategies for calming emotions and staying in controlA discussion of medication optionsWays to stay healthy during treatmentTips for explaining BPD to othersHelp for parents whose child exhibits symptomsTreatment options that work and those you should avoid