Name: sometimes i act crazy,living with borderline personality disorder
Price: 16.61 EUR
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Author: Hal Straus
ISBN: 9780471792147

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sometimes i act crazy,living with borderline personality disorder

Type

Physical Book

Author

Jerold J. Kreisman

Hal Straus

Publisher

Wiley

Language

English

Pages

256

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

23.5 x 15.5 x 1.7 cm

Weight

0.33 kg.

ISBN

0471792144

ISBN13

9780471792147

Synopsis "sometimes i act crazy,living with borderline personality disorder"

A source of hope, expert advice, and guidance for people with borderline personality disorder and those who love them Do you experience frightening, often violent mood swings that make you fear for your sanity? Are you often depressed? Do you engage in self-destructive behaviors such as drug or alcohol abuse, anorexia, compulsive eating, self-cutting, and hair pulling? Do you feel empty inside, or as if you don't know who you are? Do you dread being alone and fear abandonment? Do you have trouble finishing projects, keeping a job, or forming lasting relationships? If you or someone you love answered yes to the majority of these questions, there's a good chance that you or that person suffers from borderline personality disorder, a commonly misunderstood and misdiagnosed psychological problem afflicting tens of millions of people. Princess Diana was one of the most well-known BPD sufferers. As a source of hope and practical advice for BPD sufferers and those who love them, this new book by Dr. Jerold J. Kreisman and Hal Straus, bestselling authors of I Hate You, Don't Leave Me, offers proven techniques that help you: * Manage mood swings * Develop lasting relationships * Improve your self-esteem * Keep negative thoughts at bay * Control destructive impulses * Understand your treatment options * Find professional help

Jerold J. Kreisman

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Jerold J. Kreisman is an American psychiatrist and author recognized for his work in the field of borderline personality disorder (BPD). He has been designated as a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and serves as a clinical associate professor at Saint Louis University.

Among his most notable works is "I Hate You, Don't Leave Me: Understanding the Borderline Personality Disorder" (1989), considered an essential reference for understanding BPD. He is also the author of "Sometimes I Act Crazy: Living with Borderline Personality Disorder" (2004), where he delves into the experiences of those living with this diagnosis. His approach combines scientific rigor with an empathetic perspective, offering valuable tools for both professionals and family members and patients.

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Hal Straus

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Hal Straus is an American writer and journalist specialized in health and psychology topics. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with magazines such as Ladies' Home Journal, Men's Health, and Redbook, contributing articles that address various psychological and medical issues.

Among his most notable works is "I Hate You—Don't Leave Me: Understanding the Borderline Personality" (1989), co-written with Dr. Jerold J. Kreisman, which has become an essential reference for understanding borderline personality disorder. Additionally, he is the author of "Sometimes I Act Crazy: Living with Borderline Personality Disorder" (2004), where he delves into the experiences of those living with this diagnosis. His approach combines scientific rigor with an accessible narrative, offering valuable tools for both professionals and the general public.

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