World of BPD Resources

Brand new to Borderline Personality Disorder? Overwhelmed ? Need to talk to someone?
Here are some quick answers to your most pressing questions.
Support Groups Frequently Asked Questions
On-Line support groups - for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (24x7)

On-Line support group - for family/ friends of someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (24x7)

In Person support groups (local) -request/announce local support groups here

In Person support group (regional) - for family and friends of someone with BPD

HELP! Telephone support - urgent situations
What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? How do I even begin considering my options in this unhappy relationship? How do I cope with the abusive rages of my Borderline loved one.
I've heard that BPD is seldom diagnosed alone...why? How do I recognize verbal/emotional abuse? Which national organizations provide education & support?
What does it really feel like to suffer from BPD? Where can I go for help?
What are "boundaries"?
What are the origins of BPD? How do I leave with the least amount of damage to me / our kids? I need to talk to someone about medications prescribed for the Borderline in my life.
What are the "DSM" and "Axis II Disorders"? I'm being stalked/harassed by an ex with BPD! What can I do? "Splitting," "projection," etc: what are psychological defense mechanisms and how do they work?
Books and Reading Material

Borderline Personality Disorder Demystified
Robert O. Friedel, MD

Integrative Treatment for BPD
John Preston, Psy.De

Stop Walking on Eggshells
Paul T. Mason MS, Randi Kreger

Understanding the Borderline Mother
Christine Ann Lawson PhD

Codependent No More
Melody Beattie

The Narcissistic / Borderline Couple
Joan Lachkar, PhD

Splitting; Protecting yourself While Divorcing a Borderline
William Eddy, Esq
I know that BPD is more often diagnosed in women -- what about male BPD voices? I've heard there's a grim prognosis. Can people 'recover' from this? My loved one "cuts" or otherwise harms their body: how do I cope with their self-injury?
My loved one was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, but fits the BPD behavior patterns exactly-- huh?! Why all this talk of abusive relationships? How do I cope with my loved one's eating disorder?
What are good articles to give my lawyer/doctor BPD?
Article One ~ Article Two
How can I help the Borderline in my life if they deny there's anything wrong?!

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Borderline Personality Disorder.
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