Jennifer C. Dove Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder

If you feel like you're on an unstable emotional rollercoaster with no end in sight, OR if you are involved with someone with BPD and don't know what to say or do, then keep reading. Do you often feel so happy and excited one minute, then upset and sad the next without even knowing why? Are you having a hard time making romantic relationships work because you're terribly afraid that your partner will leave? Have you physically hurt a loved one - or yourself - out of extreme anger that you failed to control or stop? Or are you related to or are concerned about someone with BPD and you don't understand the disorder and want help? You're not alone - over four million people in the US are also experiencing erratic emotions, intense fear of abandonment, and extreme rage, which are some of the hallmarks of borderline personality disorder (BPD). In today's harsh and overcritical world, labeling someone as "manipulative," "dangerous," or even "crazy" is quite easy without knowing how painful it is... especially for someone with BPD. What's worse, the symptoms of BPD are not limited to one aspect of your life - it can manifest in several areas including your mood, behavior, and self-image. This may be the reason you find it challenging to keep your emotions in check, sustain relationships, succeed at work, or even control your finances. Thankfully, contrary to popular belief, living with BPD is not hopeless - it can be managed and treated. The secret lies in educating yourself about BPD and harnessing that knowledge to cope with this condition. Fortunately, this book covers what you need to know. Inside, here is just a fraction of what you will discover: Why borderline personality disorder carries a stigma ... even among professionals who are trained to help you For those involved with someone with BPD , strategies to take care of yourself, as well as the person with BPD Things you should never say to a person with BPD - know how to avoid triggers that could lead to conflict Practical techniques to manage BPD symptoms in various aspects of your life Different approaches you can take to overcome BPD ... from self-help to medical treatments TAKEAWAYS at the end of each chapter to summarize the main points before moving on to the next chapter How one psychologist's own ordeal with BPD led to the development of a widely successful type of therapy Effective ways to be successful at the workplace despite BPD - plus a whole range of jobs that could be just right for you! What to put in your SELF-CARE BOX ... think of it as your personalized mental first-aid kit And much more. Don't let BPD and the misconceptions that are associated with it rule your life. Remember: You did not choose to have this condition. What you CAN choose is the right and healthy way to deal with your symptoms, as well as the methods that will work best for you to overcome BPD. It may feel like everything around you is unstable now - your moods, your relationships, your behaviors - but there is always hope. By reading this book, you are already one step closer to getting better. To gain control of your life and reclaim your power over borderline personality disorder, order this book today!