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Kreisman, Jerold J

Sometimes I act crazy : living with borderline personality disorder / Jerold J. Kreisman, Hal Straus. - Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, ©2004. - x, 246 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-238) and index.

Borderline basics -- Fears of abandonment -- Unstable interpersonal relationships -- Identity disturbance -- Destructive impulsivity -- Suicidal behaviors and self-mutilation -- Mood instability -- Emptiness -- Anger -- Reality distortions, paranoia and dissociation -- Treatment strategies and communication techniques -- Prognosis and directions of future research.

A major new guide to a psychological condition that affects millions of Americans. The disorder typically manifests itself through anger, abuse, addictions, and reckless impulsivity--behaviors that can have a devastating impact on family and friends. With dramatic case studies of Kreisman's patients, the book describes and offers advice on today's most promising treatments along with practical coping strategies for the loved ones of BPD sufferers.--From publisher description.

ISBN: 0471222860 9780471222866 9780471792147 0471792144

Standard No.: 723812112258

LCCN: 2003017775

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA4Z9402 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 011613760 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Borderline personality disorder.

LC Class. No.: RC569.5.B67 / K743 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 616.85852

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WM 190 K92 2004