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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