100 Questions & Answers About Borderline Personality Disorder For Dummies

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28 February 2026

Psychology; Other branches of medicine

Everything You Want to Know About Borderline Personality Disorder: A Q&A Guide

If you or a loved one are seeking expert advice on borderline personality disorder (BPD), look no further than 100 Questions & Answers About Borderline Personality Disorder For Dummies. With this helpful resource, you'll learn about the symptoms of BPD, explore research-based treatments and therapies, and find out how BPD impacts your relationships with others and yourself.

Designed to be straightforward, this book features short, easy-to-absorb sections that allow you to quickly find the information you need to support your health and well-being. Whether you prefer to read all the Q&As or jump to specific topics, this guide is structured to expand your knowledge efficiently.

Find answers to questions like:

Is BPD hereditary? Can medication help with BPD symptoms? How does BPD affect my decision making? What should I tell my partner about my BPD?

For anyone coping with BPD or helping someone else with this mental health condition, 100 Questions & Answers About Borderline Personality Disorder For Dummies is a dependable and low-pressure starting point.

By: Laura L. Smith (Presbyterian Medical Group)
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 206mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 159g
ISBN: 9781394368761
ISBN 10: 1394368763
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 28 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 Part 1: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder 3 Chapter 1: Defining Borderline Personality Disorder 5 Chapter 2: The Causes and Risk Factors of Borderline Personality Disorder 11 Chapter 3: The Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder 19 Chapter 4: Conditions That Occur with Borderline Personality Disorder 25 Part 2: Treating Borderline Personality Disorder 33 Chapter 5: Seeking Help 35 Chapter 6: Treatment Options 43 Chapter 7: Psychotherapy for Borderline Personality Disorder 49 Chapter 8: Medication for Borderline Personality Disorder 55 Part 3: Complications of Borderline Personality Disorder 63 Chapter 9: Changes in Thinking and Feeling 65 Chapter 10: Risky Behaviors 71 Part 4: Management and Lifestyle 79 Chapter 11: Coping and Management 81 Chapter 12: Impact on Life 89 Chapter 13: Relationships and Social Support 97 Part 5: Living with Borderline Personality Disorder 105 Chapter 14: Prognosis and Long-Term Outcome 107 Chapter 15: Self-Understanding and Personal Growth 113 Index 121

Laura L. Smith, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who specializes in training mental health professionals in the treatment of adolescents and adults with personality disorders, as well as obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, anger, and depression.