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 - You don't need this bookIf you are living with someone with BPD and they are driving you nuts along with them, you don't need a book, you need a taxi. Whatever you do, don't procreate with them. If you already have, then maybe this book will help you deal with it until the kids are big enough for you to get out. Good luck. If you are reading this, you are gonna need it. Rating:  - Help for abused men!No one believes that men can be abused. It happened to me with a fury. This book helped convince me that I was in a no-win situation and that I needed to break it off. It helped me get my life back. Rating: - A Parent's PerspectiveThis was an easy to read explanation of Borderline Personality Disorder with suggestions regarding how to live with someone who has this disorder. It is not overly scientific, but does go into some detail as to how and why the disorder occurs. I found it quite comforting as it explained that this disorder is not anyone's "fault". It helps the reader to distance themselves from the behavior of the person who has the disorder and see it as simply a result of the way they think. Rating: - Start Healing - Read This BookThere may be nothing as lonely as being the child of a BPD parent. Few outside a BPD home will ever understand the pain, the neglect, and the insanity of it all. This book is a lifeline for all who have tread those waters and those who about to embark on that unfortunate journey. If I could, I would put this book in the hands of every child of a BPD. Rating: - Informative & UsefulStop Walking On Eggshells - "taking your life back when someone you care about has borderline personality disorder" is a relatively easy-to-read book that can be a great help to anyone trapped in that situation. The first part of the book helps the reader understand the chaotic, irrational, turbulent inner world of the BDP. The authors have given just the right amount of info. Many other books on this subject are simply too technical. Though many people living with BPs are well aware of their own suffering, some non-BPs may be in denial or blaming something else for their problems. Chapter 4 on how BP behaviour affects non-BPs is especially helpful in identifying the root of the problems that many non-BPs face. Part 2 - Taking back control of your life is what distinguishes this book from the rest. Especially useful are chapters on setting boundaries and asserting your needs with confidence and clarity. Though all the tips and advice may not work all the time, they are practical and realistic. The authors seem to be rather optimistic that you can live with someone with BP by adjusting yourself to them. I'm not sure whether this is true or within the powers of a mere mortal. The reality on the ground is that most non-BPs in the online support groups have thrown in the towel and given up on their BP partners. Probably that's why the authors have only devoted a few pages to the subject of treatment and recovery. In association with Amazon.com | |