100 Questions & Answers About Borderline Personality Disorder For Dummies E-Book

Laura L. Smith

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 106

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2025

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Everything You Want to Know About Borderline Personality Disorder: A Q&A Guide

If you or a loved one are seeking expert advice on borderline personality disorder (BPD), look no further than 100 Questions & Answers About Borderline Personality Disorder For Dummies. With this helpful resource, you'll learn about the symptoms of BPD, explore research-based treatments and therapies, and find out how BPD impacts your relationships with others and yourself.

Designed to be straightforward, this book features short, easy-to-absorb sections that allow you to quickly find the information you need to support your health and well-being. Whether you prefer to read all the Q&As or jump to specific topics, this guide is structured to expand your knowledge efficiently.

Find answers to questions like:

• Is BPD hereditary?
• Can medication help with BPD symptoms?
• How does BPD affect my decision making?
• What should I tell my partner about my BPD?

For anyone coping with BPD or helping someone else with this mental health condition, 100 Questions & Answers About Borderline Personality Disorder For Dummies is a dependable and low-pressure starting point.

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Table of Contents

Cover

Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright

Introduction

About This Book

Foolish Assumptions

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Where to Go from Here

Part 1: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder

Chapter 1: Defining Borderline Personality Disorder

What Is Personality and What Is a Personality Disorder?

What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?

How Is Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosed?

How Do I Know if I Have Borderline Personality Disorder or Another Mental Health Condition?

Can Borderline Personality Disorder Be Misdiagnosed?

Chapter 2: The Causes and Risk Factors of Borderline Personality Disorder

What Causes Borderline Personality Disorder?

Is Borderline Personality Disorder Inherited?

Can Trauma or Abuse Lead to Borderline Personality Disorder?

How Does Childhood Affect the Development of Borderline Personality Disorder?

Are Other Risk Factors Related to Borderline Personality Disorder?

Can Borderline Personality Disorder Develop Later in Life?

Is There a Genetic Test for Borderline Personality Disorder?

Chapter 3: The Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder

What Are the Main Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder?

What Are the Early Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder?

Are There Different Types of Borderline Personality Disorder?

What Triggers Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms?

How Severe Can Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms Get?

Chapter 4: Conditions That Occur with Borderline Personality Disorder

How Do I Manage Borderline Personality Disorder If I Already Have Autism or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?

How Does Borderline Personality Disorder Differ from Bipolar Disorder?

Is Borderline Personality Disorder Related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

How Does Borderline Personality Disorder Interact with Depression?

How Does Borderline Personality Disorder Interact with Anxiety Disorders?

Can Borderline Personality Disorder Cause Eating Disorders?

Can Borderline Personality Disorder Lead to Substance Abuse?

What If I’ve Been Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and Other Disorders?

Part 2: Treating Borderline Personality Disorder

Chapter 5: Seeking Help

When Should I Seek Help for Borderline Personality Disorder?

How Should I Talk to My Doctor about Borderline Personality Disorder?

What Should I Prepare for My First Appointment with a Mental Health Provider?

What Should I Expect During My First Appointment?

What Questions Should I Ask?

How Do I Find the Right Treatment Option?

What Should I Do If My Treatment Isn’t Working?

How Can I Advocate for Myself in the Health-Care System?

Chapter 6: Treatment Options

What Are the Treatment Options for Borderline Personality Disorder?

Are There Any New Treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder?

How Long Does Treatment Usually Last?

Can Borderline Personality Disorder Be Cured?

Are There Self-Help Strategies for Managing Borderline Personality Disorder?

Chapter 7: Psychotherapy for Borderline Personality Disorder

How Effective Is Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder?

What Types of Therapy Are Best for Borderline Personality Disorder?

What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

What Should I Expect from Therapy Sessions?

How Do I Find a Therapist Who Specializes in Borderline Personality Disorder?

Chapter 8: Medication for Borderline Personality Disorder

Can Medication Help with Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms?

What Medications Are Commonly Prescribed for Borderline Personality Disorder?

Are There Side Effects of Medications?

How Long Do I Need to Take Medication for Borderline Personality Disorder?

Can I Stop Taking Medication If I Feel Better?

Can Medication Alone Treat Borderline Personality Disorder?

Are There Natural Alternatives to Medication for Borderline Personality Disorder?

Part 3: Complications of Borderline Personality Disorder

Chapter 9: Changes in Thinking and Feeling

How Does Borderline Personality Disorder Affect My Decision-Making?

Can Borderline Personality Disorder Cause Memory Problems?

How Does Borderline Personality Disorder Affect My Identity?

What Is Dissociation and Can Borderline Personality Disorder Cause It?

Does Borderline Personality Disorder Cause Emotions to Go Up and Down?

Chapter 10: Risky Behaviors

How Does Borderline Personality Disorder Allow Me to Act Impulsively and Engage in Risky Behaviors?

What Kinds of Self-Harm Happen with Borderline Personality Disorder?

Do People Who Cut Themselves Also Want to Kill Themselves?

What Is Suicidal Ideation and Is It Related to Borderline Personality Disorder?

What Should I Do If I Have Suicidal Thoughts?

What Should I Do If I Intend to End My Life?

Part 4: Management and Lifestyle

Chapter 11: Coping and Management

What Are the Best Ways to Manage My Symptoms?

When I Feel Like Screaming in Anger, What Should I Do?

How about When I’m Losing Control of My Emotions?

People Say I Overreact — Is That Part of Borderline Personality Disorder?

Sometimes People Accuse Me of Being Mean or Mad, But I Don’t Feel That Way — Why?

How Do I Explain Borderline Personality Disorder to My Family and Friends?

What Should I Do If I’m Having a Crisis?

Are There Support Groups for People with Borderline Personality Disorder?

What Are Some Lifestyle Changes I Can Make to Manage My Borderline Personality Disorder?

I Feel Better — How Can I Prevent a Relapse?

Chapter 12: Impact on Life

How Does Borderline Personality Disorder Affect Day-to-Day Life?

Can I Have a Successful Career with Borderline Personality Disorder?

How Does Borderline Personality Disorder Affect Relationships?

Can Borderline Personality Disorder Affect My Physical Health?

How Does Borderline Personality Disorder Affect My Self-Esteem?

Does Borderline Personality Disorder Prevent Me from Being a Good Parent?

How Does Borderline Personality Disorder Affect My Social Life?

Can Borderline Personality Disorder Affect My Academic Performance?

Chapter 13: Relationships and Social Support

How Can I Build Healthy Relationships If I Have Borderline Personality Disorder?

What Should I Tell My Partner about My Borderline Personality Disorder?

How Can My Family Support Me with My Borderline Personality Disorder?

How Can I Handle Conflicts in Relationships If I Have Borderline Personality Disorder?

How Can Borderline Personality Disorder Affect My Friendships?

How Can I Set Boundaries in Relationships If I Have Borderline Personality Disorder?

What Role Does Social Support Play in Managing Borderline Personality Disorder?

How Can I Improve My Communications with Friends and Family?

Part 5: Living with Borderline Personality Disorder

Chapter 14: Prognosis and Long-Term Outcome

How Can I Stay Motivated during Treatment?

How Can I Track My Progress throughout My Treatment?

What Are the Overall Success Rates of Various Treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder?

What Is the Long-Term Outlook for People with Borderline Personality Disorder?

Do All Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms Improve with Age?

Can People with Borderline Personality Disorder Live Normal Lives?

Chapter 15: Self-Understanding and Personal Growth

What Resources Are Available for Me to Better Understand Borderline Personality Disorder?

What Role Does Mindfulness Play in Managing Borderline Personality Disorder?

Does Sleep or Diet Affect Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms?

What Role Does Exercise Play in Addressing Borderline Personality Disorder?

How Can I Develop Self-Compassion If I Have Borderline Personality Disorder?

How Can I Build Resilience with Borderline Personality Disorder?

Why Should I Feel Grateful If I Have Borderline Personality Disorder?

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