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A very interesting article. IntroductionBorderline Personality Disorder is a serious condition which is estimated to affect between 1-3% of the general population. Yet, despite being so prevalent, BPD is not commonly known about or understood.People who live in a relationship with a person who suffers from borderline personality disorder often know that something is terribly wrong with the behavior of their family member or loved-one but often do not know what to do about it, or that there is even…

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Certainly some things to be handled with care for those who treat patients with BPD. Source: Five Ethical and Clinical Challenges Psychiatrists May Face When Treating Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder Who Are or May Become Suicidal

Another interesting article about BPD and common behaviors in those who suffer from it. Source: Familiar Fights – BPD Central

A somewhat charged article about gaslighting. Gaslighting is the practice of convincing somebody that what they believe has taken place is untrue. I want to talk about a specific topic–gaslighting.  What is gaslighting? Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse and/or psychological manipulation and intimidation wherein a person, the abus… Source: Gaslighting and Distortion Campaigns | Out of the Mire

A fairly in depth explanation of some of the aspects of Borderline Personality disorder. Source: Bpd Distortion Campaigns | angiEmedia

Something to be mindful of, BPD and distortion campaigns. Vilification is a real risk when one gets too close to somebody who suffers from BPD. It’s best to point out that despite the BPD sufferer making it quite difficult at times it is critical to show compassion for them. Borderline distortion campaigns use misinformation, lies, and exaggerations to attack a target, often somebody formerly close to the perpetrator. The intent is Source: BPD Distortion Campaigns | angiEmedia

Another fascinating article, I expect that this article describes more extreme cases of BPD. BPD like other disorders seems to exist on a continuum where some cases are less severe than others. That said, the disorder is in and of itself severe. Source: Borderline Personality and Externalized Aggression

A candidly written article from the perspective of somebody who suffers from BPD. I don’t think I can stress how much of a tragedy this Disorder is enough. The person suffering from BPD first must live through abusive or traumatic formative years, and is then held responsible for their behavior in later years, because being responsible for their own behaviour is a reasonable expectation from those around them. The trouble is that certain parts of their personality in later years…

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Some very useful advice about how to interact with somebody who suffers from BPD, particularly where the interaction is only for a short time. Folks with Borderline Personality Disorder or BPD can often be a challenge on a behavioral health unit. When dealing with BPD, here are some cognitive-behavioral tips: 1. Focus on the here and Source: Borderline Personality Disorder on the Behavioral Unit | allnurses