TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kreisman, Jerold J
AU  - Straus, Hal.
TI  - Sometimes I act crazy: living with borderline personality disorder 
SN  - 0471222860
AV  - RC569.5.B67 K743 2004
U1  - 616.85852 22
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Hoboken, N.J.
PB  - John Wiley & Sons
KW  - Borderline personality disorder
N1  - 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
N2  - 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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UR  - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/bios/wiley044/2003017775.html
UR  - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/description/wiley041/2003017775.html
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