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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a serious psychological disorder characterized by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self-image, and behavior. This instability often disrupts family and work life, long-term planning, and the individual's sense of self-identity.
While less known than schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), BPD is more common, affecting 2% of adults (1-33), mostly females. Some of my favorite books that provide a great introduction and insight are:
Why is it Always About You? The Seven Deadly Sins of Narcissism by Sandy Hotchkiss AND Emotional Blackmail: When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation and Guilt to Manipulate You by Susan Forward
Understanding the Borderline (Parent) Mother: Helping Her Children Transcend the Intense, Unpredictable and Volatile Relationship by Christine Ann Lawson
Surviving a Borderline Parent: How to Heal Your Childhood Wounds & Build Trust, Boundaries and Self-Esteem by Kimberlee Roth and Freda Friedman
How to Journal for Therapy:
http://arar.essortment.com/therapyjournali_repu.htm
Some of the story is typical: early family conflicts, abusive relationships, feelings of insecurity contributing to destructive behaviors such as selfishness, manipulations, promiscuity, addictions, self abuse and eating disorders. The extreme behaviors of BPD constitute the high drama in the stories of those who endure its ravages.
Hope it helps!
What does BPD have to do with not knowing who your natural parents are? Or family knowing that the person who you thought was your Dad really isn't your natural parent? I read all your posts back to when you started posting and although you gave out good information, I noticed that you post the same information over and over to subjects that don't have anything to do with what the subject at hand is/was. Case in point: you post about BPD when the subject is "Who Am I?"
I'm not trying to be rude so please respond so that I understand. I noticed that when others complained about your posts you never responded to them. I really am curious.
