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

I Hate You--Don't Leave Me: Understanding the Borderline Personality [Kindle Edition]

Jerold J. Kreisman MD , Hal Straus
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

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A revised and updated edition of the bestselling guide to understanding borderline personality disorder.

After more than two decades as the essential guide to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), this new edition now reflects the most up- to-date research that has opened doors to the neurobiological, genetic, and developmental roots of the disorder as well as connections between BPD and substance abuse, sexual abuse, Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Both pharmacological and psychotherapeutic advancements point to real hope for success in the treatment and understanding of BPD.

This expanded and revised edition remains as accessible and useful as its predecessor and will reestablish this book as the go-to source for those diagnosed with BPD, their family, friends, and colleagues, as well as professionals and students in the field.


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77 of 78 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I suffered from tremendous anger, and didn't know why until I read this book. This book helped me understand why I was always so angry and couldn't control it. I just thought I was a physco. I really was depressed and afraid and that scared me. I now know what I suffer from, and that I'm not alone. I always felt alone, like a crazy person. Now I have some hope, and can face my self and others. This book described me to the T. I recommend this book to everyone suffering inside and notsure why. I was emotionally and physically abused by my father for years, now I as an adult I can startto recover. Please read this book, if you think you could possibly have BPD. Also read this book if youthink you have a loved one with BPD.Because they need your help. It helped me, and it can help you.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Worth reading... 11 Aug 2007
By Zoe
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I'm diagnosed BPD & contrary to much of the opinion here i DID find this book , for the most part, helpful.

Yes, it is written as though aimed at family, friends, colleagues etc but that doesnt mean it isn't useful for Borderlines as well. In fact i can accept some of the harsher realities of my Personality better when read as though in the third person as it is equally as informative but much less condemning that having the author tell YOU how wonky YOU are.

The book contains many, many case studies & real life accounts of Borderlines which i always find interesting - especially when you read how these people have found ways to deal with their behaviours & thus improve their relationships.

Contrary to one opinion here i think the book does give hope for recovery - i'm not sure BPD can ever be called cured but i believe we can certainly learn the skills needed to recover & lead much more fulfilling lives. This book details the SET principle - though this is something to be used by those dealing with Borderlines, not really Borderlines themselves.

I agree the book is showing its age, it makes no mention of modern therapeutic practices such as DBT in the treatment of BPD and the pharmacotherapy section is pretty outdated now too.

However i would recommend this book solely on its section regarding coping and dealing with the Borderline, it explains why we behave how we do & how best to deal with us when we are being difficult. I imagine there is more thorough literiture on dealing with us out there but this is a good start.

To sum it up in a nutshell... outdated but still worth a read.
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72 of 75 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
I agree that this book is well written, but I, as someone with borderline personality disorder, believe that when this book was written, treatment for the disorder was not establised in an organized way. I think this book writes about the disorder as if there is no hope for those who have the disorder. I know that is isn't author's fault. When the book was written, it was probably true that there was nothing to help individuals with the disorder. I admit that this book gives me a good understanding about the disorder, but I am concerned that someone thinks there is no hope if you are diagnosed with the disorder. In terms of treatment and therapy, what the book is telling us is no longer true today. The borderline personality disorder is treatable today.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Helpful, informative
I have BPD i have only been diagnosed this last year but have had all the symptoms since childhood. I feel this book has been written just for me as it explained a lot of my own... Read more
Published 4 months ago by L. Perriam
Finally something about BPD
I was really happy when I received this book.
It's one of very few things written about borderline personality disorder and gives great detail and advice! Read more
Published 6 months ago by jadielou
i hate you dont leave me
when i ordered this item i believed it was a new. However i received a book that had someones name written in it and paragraphs underlined. Read more
Published 7 months ago by blaze
A shrinks view
As a psychiatrist with many patients who experience the emotional instability of Borderline personality disorder, this book is one I regularly prescribe. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dr. Gareth Smith
Great little book.....
A very easy read about the chaos you can end up going through if with a close to a borderline personality disorder type of partner. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Sunflower888
BPD Self Help Book
I embarked on reading this book with little hope that it would be of any help but it was actually a book that I feel did make a big impact on my understanding of myself. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Lorna Tee
Dated, but helpful
This is an accessible book that explains the experience of a people struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Alison Jedrick
great book
as a student mental heath nure this book was recomended by a tutor, its a great read and written for everyone to understand it (old school nurses take note)i had to learn not to... Read more
Published 16 months ago by christine
good so far...
Wasn't what i expected but it's a fab book. easy to understand ans pretty good to read
Published 19 months ago by Ms. S. A. Holmes
fantastic
great service arrived at my address in very good condition and packed well cant fault anything about this seller thank you so much
Published 21 months ago by okekoke
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