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Sometimes I act crazy : living with borderline personality disorder / Jerold J. Kreisman, Hal Straus.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, ©2004.Description: x, 246 pages ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0471222860
  • 9780471222866
  • 9780471792147
  • 0471792144
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Sometimes I act crazy.DDC classification:
  • 616.85852 22
LOC classification:
  • RC569.5.B67 K743 2004
NLM classification:
  • WM 190 K92 2004
Online resources:
Contents:
Borderline basics -- Fears of abandonment -- Unstable interpersonal relationships -- Identity disturbance -- Destructive impulsivity -- Suicidal behaviors and self-mutilation -- Mood instability -- Emptiness -- Anger -- Reality distortions, paranoia and dissociation -- Treatment strategies and communication techniques -- Prognosis and directions of future research.
Summary: A major new guide to a psychological condition that affects millions of Americans. The disorder typically manifests itself through anger, abuse, addictions, and reckless impulsivity--behaviors that can have a devastating impact on family and friends. With dramatic case studies of Kreisman's patients, the book describes and offers advice on today's most promising treatments along with practical coping strategies for the loved ones of BPD sufferers.--From publisher description.
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Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Waimate Located at Event Centre Non Fiction 616.85852 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan Not for loan A0042865X

Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-238) and index.

Borderline basics -- Fears of abandonment -- Unstable interpersonal relationships -- Identity disturbance -- Destructive impulsivity -- Suicidal behaviors and self-mutilation -- Mood instability -- Emptiness -- Anger -- Reality distortions, paranoia and dissociation -- Treatment strategies and communication techniques -- Prognosis and directions of future research.

A major new guide to a psychological condition that affects millions of Americans. The disorder typically manifests itself through anger, abuse, addictions, and reckless impulsivity--behaviors that can have a devastating impact on family and friends. With dramatic case studies of Kreisman's patients, the book describes and offers advice on today's most promising treatments along with practical coping strategies for the loved ones of BPD sufferers.--From publisher description.

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