Borderline personality disorder : a guide for the newly diagnosed / Alexander L. Chapman, Kim L. Gratz ; [edited by Jasmine Star].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chapman, Alexander L. (Alexander Lawrence)

Contributor:

Gratz, Kim L.

Star, Jasmine.

Series:

Guides for the newly diagnosed.

Guides for the newly diagnosed series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Borderline personality disorder.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (162 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oakland, Calif. : New Harbinger Publications, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mood disorder marked by extreme, fluctuating emotions, black-and-white thinking, problems with interpersonal relationships, and in extreme cases, self-harm. If you have recently been diagnosed with BPD, you likely have many questions. What treatment options are available? How do you tell your friends and loved ones? And what are the common side-effects of medication? A diagnosis of BPD can definitely change your life, but it can also be a catalyst for personal transformation and growth. In Borderline Personality Disorder: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed, two renowned experts on BPD present an easy-to-read introduction to BPD for those who have recently been diagnosed. Readers will learn the most common complications of the illness, the most effective treatments available, and practical strategies for staying on the path to recovery. This book is a part of New Harbinger Publication's Guides for the Newly Diagnosed series. The series was created to help people who have recently been diagnosed with a mental health condition. Our goal is to offer user-friendly resources that provide answers to common questions readers may have after receiving a diagnosis, as well as evidence-based strategies to help them cope with and manage their condition, so that they can get back to living a more balanced life. Visit www.newharbinger.com for more books in this series"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

CONTENTS; Acknowledgments; 1 You've Been Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder: Now What?; 2 What Is BPD?; 3 BPD, Myths, and Stigma: Learningthe Facts about BPD; 4 Effective Treatments for BPD; 5 Finding Treatments for BPD; 6 How BPD Affects Loved Ones andHow to Get the Support You Need; 7 Learning to Manage OverwhelmingEmotions; 8 Developing a Lifestyle That SupportsMental Health; References

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-4619-4140-7

1-60882-707-0