"Kreisman's commentary is expert. . . . [He] incorporates advances in the understanding of BPD that have been made in the last fifteen years, as well as new case studies and anecdotes. . . . Narrative descriptions . . . are packed with behaviors that Kreisman then proceeds to take up and unfold, all the while . . . making suggestions for how to cope, verbally or otherwise, with a host of Borderline behaviors."
–Publishers Weekly Do you experience frightening mood swings? Are you oversensitive to rejection or prone to violent outbursts? Are you often depressed? Do you dread being alone and fear abandonment? Do you engage in self-destructive behaviors such as drug abuse or eating disorders? Do you feel empty inside? Do you have trouble keeping a job or forming lasting relationships? If you or someone you love can answer yes to many 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 millions of people. In this book, the bestselling authors of I Hate You, Don't Leave Me offer BPD sufferers and their loved ones a new source of hope. After reading this book, you will understand the disorder and know what steps to take to help you make your life happier and more rewarding, whether you suffer from BPD yourself or love someone who does. Drawing on Dr. Jerold Kreisman's long experience in treating BPD patients, Sometimes I Act Crazy offers proven, practical advice to help you: - Manage mood swings
- Develop lasting relationships
- Improve yourself-esteem
- Keep negative thoughts at bay
- Control destructive impulses
- Understand your treatment options
- Find professional help
From The Publisher: Millions of people suffer from borderline personality disorder (BPD), a condition that often manifests itself in violent mood swings, self-destructive behaviors, addictions, trouble keeping a job or maintaining relationships, and reckless impulsivity. Complete with case studies that detail specific symptoms and behaviors, this book offers proven techniques to help people with BPD manage mood swings, improve their self-esteem, control destructive impulses, develop lasting relationships, and find professional help. It covers today’ s most effective medical and psychotherapeutic treatments and includes coping strategies for the family and friends of BPD sufferers. Jerold J. Kreisman, MD (St. Louis, MO), is the author of the bestselling I Hate You– Don’ t Leave Me (0-380-71305-5). A recognized expert on BPD, Kreisman has lectured widely and appeared on Oprah and elsewhere in the media. Hal Straus (San Francisco, CA) is the author of five books and numerous articles for national magazines such as Ladies’ Home Journal, Men’ s Health, and Redbook. |
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