Borderline Personality Disorder demystified : an essential guide for understanding and living with BPD / Robert O. Friedel, MD ; with Linda F. Cox, LCSW, and Karin Friedel.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-262) and index.

What is Borderline Personality Disorder and how is it diagnosed -- You are not alone -- The history of Borderline Personality Disorder -- The causes of Boderline Personality Disorder -- Tracing the course of the disorder -- Borderline Personality Disorder in children -- Borderline Personality Disorder and the brain -- Common co-occurring disorders -- The key elements of treatment -- Medications -- The psychotherapies -- The integrated use of medications and psychotherapy -- When a loved one has Borderline Personality Disorder -- Research: the ultimate reason for hope.

Millions of Americans suffer from borderline personality disorder (BPD), a psychiatric condition marked by extreme emotional instability, erratic and self-destructive behavior, and tumultuous relationships. Though it was once thought to be untreatable, today researchers and clinicians know that there is every reason for hope. Dr. Robert Friedel, a leading expert and pioneer in pharmacological treatment for BPD, combines his extensive knowledge and personal experience into this comprehensive guide. -- Publisher.