Borderline Personality Disorder for Dummies

Borderline personality disorder is a mental health disorder that impacts the way you think and feel about yourself and others, causing problems functioning in everyday life. It includes self-image issues, difficulty managing emotions and behavior, and a pattern of unstable relationships. Borderline Personality Disorder For Dummies, 2nd Edition will help those diagnosed with BPD get to the root of their disease, develop strategies for breaking the cycle, and ultimately learn to live well. Loaded with information to help spouses, parents, and other loved ones understand and accept the disorder, the book will be a must-have reference for sufferers and their loved ones alike. Updates include: * Update all references from DSM IV to DSM V * Greater emphasis on compassion and the emergence of compassion-focused therapy * A review of new therapies, including transdiagnostic approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and Systems Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving (STEPPS) * Update references to technology and role of social media (e.g., previously discussed using a PDAs which are outdated) * Add the Stages of Change Model * Additional information on important health behaviors such as diet, exercise, and sleep * Extensive revision and updating of medication chapter * Make elaborations and clarifications as needed due to new research and changes in the field