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Transforming Borderline Personality Disorder Into A Healing Experience

I believe that since, in my case, I am living a happy, contented life (and without drugs for the past nine months) that more people could recover as I have. I have also worked with clients who are taking back control of their lives and learning to live symptom free. So I believe full recovery is possible.

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From our Bookstore

Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents:
A Complete Guide to Understanding and Coping When Your Adolescent Has BPD

Readers will learn the differences between BPD and other adolescent psychiatric diagnoses; treatment options (e.g., medication and therapy); how to choose the right therapist; how to determine when inpatient treatment is necessary; how to enforce boundaries; how to take care of and protect yourself; and practical techniques for effective communication with those who have BPD.

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Understanding Dissociative Disorders Through Dissociative Signs and Symptoms

Many patients with dissociative disorders need to express the "memories and feelings connected to their traumas, but are afraid to, because of the fear, pain, anger, and shame connected to them, of which they may not even be conscious".

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Looking for Journalers

Sharing your live with others, especially people you don't yet know, can be difficult. Writing a journal also takes some time, energy and real commitment. Imagine pouring your thoughts and feelings out of a few times a week. If you are interested in keeping an online journal in the HealthyPlace.com Gender Community, the short online application is here.

Personality Disorders News

When Touching's OK; When It's Not

Theoretically, all healthcare encounters should be witnessed by a third party to avoid potential "he-said-she-said" charges later. Providers are particularly at risk of unwarranted charges when a patient may be feeling more vulnerable, especially if they are mentally out of balance, such as a borderline personality.

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Re: My Mother and Husband with NPD
CarolinFlorida wrote:

I can totally relate to the mom with NPD. I have finally come to terms and admitted to myself that my mom has it. She will never change and she won't get treated. This week I had a falling out with my parents because I dared to speak up through e-mail at my mom about her negative and critical behavior when they came to visit recently as well as her history of saying negative comments.

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Online Psychotherapy

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Radio Show Archives

"Postpartum Depression"

Are you suffering from the "baby blues?" For many women, the time after their child is born is a time of great despair and helplessness. Our guest suffered from severe postpartum depression. Suzanne told us what it was like and how she overcame it. Other callers shared their experiences with post-partum depression and postpartum psychosis. Our in-house psychiatrist outlined the symptoms and had helpful suggestions for overcoming self-defeating thoughts and reduced self-esteem as well as medical and therapy treatment options.

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