I Hate You--Don't Leave Me: Third Edition: Understanding the Borderline Personality

Name: I Hate You--Don't Leave Me: Third Edition: Understanding the Borderline Personality
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (2431 reviews)
Author: Jerold J. Kreisman

by Jerold J. Kreisman

Nonfiction Self Help

4.7 (2,431)

4.7 stars from 2,431 reviews. Top 76% of Nonfiction books we track.

207 pages~3.5 hr readPublished by Avon BooksPublished 1989-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're living with or close to someone whose moods feel extreme and unpredictable, and you want to understand what's actually happening in their brain.
You've been diagnosed with BPD yourself and need practical tools to manage relationships without feeling like you're sabotaging everything.
You work in mental health, social work, or counselling and want a readable reference that covers both the science and the human side of the disorder.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a quick fix or a book that blames borderline individuals for their behaviour without exploring root causes.
You prefer dense academic writing over accessible explanations that balance research with real-world advice.
You're not willing to examine your own role in relationships with someone who has BPD, or you believe the disorder is purely a character flaw.

About this book

This third edition updates the long-standing guide to borderline personality disorder (BPD) with current research on the neurobiological, genetic, and developmental factors underlying the condition. The edition explores connections between BPD and substance abuse, sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress syndrome, ADHD, and eating disorders. Recent advances in both medication and psychotherapy offer new treatment possibilities for BPD. The book serves as a resource for people diagnosed with BPD, their family members, friends, and colleagues, as well as professionals and students working in the field. It includes practical tools and advice designed to be accessible and applicable to everyday interactions with individuals who have borderline personality disorder.

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Currently around #37K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.7★ from 2,431 reviews

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