Self help books for borderline personality disorder

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Stop Walking on Eggshells

This book is directed for families who are feeling guilty, angry, intimidated, or overwhelmed by a loved one with BPD. There is practical advice for family members and loved ones that can help them understand BPD. The book provides communication skills that help instill boundaries that can protect both the individual with BPD and those around him or her.


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The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook

By Daniel J. Fox,

This book is directed to someone who identifies with symptoms of BPD. It is a workbook with an emphasis on work! It is not designed to cure BPD, but to help the individual more productively address dysfunctional behavior. With scales and forms to fill out, the individual reader can confront specific problems.


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Handbook of Good Psychiatric Management for Borderline Personality Disorder

By John G. Gunderson, Paul S. Links,

This book, authored by a pioneer in the understanding of the BPD concept, is directed to professionals. However, for the lay reader, many concepts will be enlightening. The book emerged from a realization that most mental health professionals were unfamiliar with highly specialized treatment programs but could provide “good enough” treatment. The book demystifies the disorder and offers pragmatic approaches to treatment, with emphasis on the need for partnership between therapist and patient.


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I'm Not Supposed to Be Here

By Rachel Reiland,

This is a personal and very candid account of a woman's confronting a diagnosis of BPD, complicated by an eating disorder and other self-sabotaging behavior, and working with her psychiatrist and others to support her on a road to recovery. The author examines her disruptive childhood and the obstacles impairing her recovery. Her openness and courage are inspiring.


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Splitting

By Bill Eddy, Randi Kreger,

Divorcing someone with a personality disorder can be one of the most stressful things one can face. Bill Eddy is a family lawyer and therapist who understands the complexities of divorcing a high conflict person and has mastered ways to communicate and co-parent with them. This book is a must-read for anyone facing high conflict divorce as it is filled with practical tips and suggestions.


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How do I help myself with borderline personality disorder?

BPD self-management.
Confide in someone you trust and ask for help..
Identify your self-harm triggers and become aware the urge emerges..
Identify effective distractions: ... .
Find new and healthy coping strategies..
Keep a diary for your emotions and coping strategies..
Eat, sleep and exercise well..

What is a good book for BPD?

1. The Way She Feels: My Life on the Borderline in Pictures & Pieces. If you're looking to know that you're not alone with your BPD, you'll appreciate Courtney Cook's illustrated memoir on her life. She was diagnosed with BPD and how it's changed her life: the therapy, the hospitalizations, treatments, and more.

How do you treat borderline personality naturally?

8 Natural Remedies for BPD Without Medication [Therapist-Approved].
Therapy. Psychotherapy (talk therapy) is almost always the first line of treatment for people who've received a BPD diagnosis. ... .
Vitamin C Supplements. ... .
Herbs. ... .
Foods with Omega-3 Fatty Acids. ... .
Magnesium. ... .
Vitamin D. ... .
Chocolate or Cacao. ... .
Stress Management Skills..

What is the most effective therapy for BPD?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) began as a way to help manage crisis behavior, such as suicidal behavior or self-harm. It is the most commonly recommended therapy for BPD. It works with the concept of mindfulness, or being present in the moment. This helps you be aware of your emotions, moods, and behavior.