The authoritative guide to understanding and living with borderline
personality disorder, now fully revised and updated
Millions of Americans suffer from borderline personality disorder (BPD),
a psychiatric condition marked by extreme emotional instability, erratic
and self-destructive behavior, and tumultuous relationships. Though it
was once thought to be untreatable, today researchers and clinicians
know that there is every reason for hope. Dr. Robert Friedel, a leading
expert and pioneer in pharmacological treatment for BPD, combines his
extensive knowledge and personal experience into this comprehensive
guide. Borderline Personality Disorder Demystified shares:
- The latest findings on the course and causes of the disorder
- Up-to-date information on diagnosis
- An accessible overview of cutting-edge treatment options
For those who have been diagnosed and those who think they may have the
illness, and for the family and friends who love and support them, this
book illuminates new information and points the way to an ever more
hopeful future.
The revised edition includes new forewords from Donald W. Black, MD, and
Nancee S. Blum, MSW, and family educators James and Diane Hall.