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Quotes About Borderline Personality Disorder (45 quotes)

Quotes About Borderline Personality Disorder (45 quotes)

  Just a page of quotes about BPD. An interesting read. Abstract: Quotes About Borderline Personality Disorder Quotes tagged as “borderline-personality-disorder” (showing 1-30 of 45) “I’m so good at beginnings, but in the end I always seem to destroy everything, including myself.” ― Kiera Van Gelder, The Buddha and the Borderline: My Recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder through Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Buddhism, and Online Dating   Source: Quotes About Borderline Personality Disorder (45 quotes) Save

Antisocial Personality Disorder Symptoms | Psych Central

Antisocial Personality Disorder Symptoms | Psych Central

An interesting article: Abstract: Antisocial personality disorder is a disorder that is characterized by a long-standing pattern of disregard for other people’s rights, often crossing the line and violating those rights. A person with antisocial personality disorder (APD) often feels little or no empathy toward other people, and doesn’t see the problem in bending or breaking the law for their own needs or wants. The disorder usually begins in childhood or as a teen and continues into a person’s adult…

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Borderline Personality Disorder | The Neuropsychotherapist

Borderline Personality Disorder | The Neuropsychotherapist

A good article Abstract: Definition According to the DSM-V (American Psychiatric Association, 2013), “the essential feature of borderline personality disorder is a pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects” (p.663). To meet the diagnostic criteria for borderline personality disorder (BPD) a person must have at least 5 of the following 9 symptoms: Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment. Unstable and intense interpersonal relationships characterised by alternating between extremes of idealisation and devaluation. Identity disturbance: unstable…

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Mental health problems in the workplace – Harvard Health

Mental health problems in the workplace – Harvard Health

An Interesting Article   Abstract: Mental health problems affect many employees — a fact that is usually overlooked because these disorders tend to be hidden at work. Researchers analyzing results from the U.S. National Comorbidity Survey, a nationally representative study of Americans ages 15 to 54, reported that 18% of those who were employed said they experienced symptoms of a mental health disorder in the previous month. But the stigma attached to having a psychiatric disorder is such that employees…

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Workplace Predation: A Discussion – Center for the Study of Organizational Change

Workplace Predation: A Discussion – Center for the Study of Organizational Change

  An interesting article   Abstract: Despite large scale organizational failures attributed to the actions of either a small group of people, or just one out of control leader, the organizational science literature has remained largely silent on the topic of personality disorders. Personality disorders, particularly psychopathy, can be exacerbated and even perpetuated by organizational cultures. Psychopathic leaders leave a trail of damage at all levels of the organization. In the case of national and transnational corporations, the toxic environment…

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The personality disorders of toxic leaders | Leadership Review

The personality disorders of toxic leaders | Leadership Review

Another interesting article. Abstract: Writing for Harvard Business Review, executive coach Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries claims a surprising percentage of leaders have some sort of personality disorder. The author adds that a leader’s mental health has a direct and major impact on the morale and structure of the working environment. “Toxic leaders” create unhappy workplaces. Further, a warped personality can put business plans, systems and even entire organisations at risk. Source: The personality disorders of toxic leaders |…

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9 Tips on How to Recognize Someone With Borderline Personality Disorder

9 Tips on How to Recognize Someone With Borderline Personality Disorder

An interesting article Abstract: The proverb: “No good deed goes unpunished” is a good introduction to understanding the much misunderstood condition known as Source: 9 Tips on How to Recognize Someone With Borderline Personality Disorder

Facts, Signs and Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa – Bulimia Disorder Treatment

Facts, Signs and Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa – Bulimia Disorder Treatment

  An Interesting article Abstract: Find the Best Bulimia Treatment Programs and Dual Diagnosis Rehabs Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder usually characterized by periods of binging – or excessive overeating – followed by purging. People with bulimia have a fear of gaining weight; however, that does not mean all people with bulimia are underweight. Some people with bulimia are overweight or obese. They attempt to use purging to manage their weight or prevent additional weight gain. Bulimia nervosa is…

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Domestic Theft — Out of the FOG

Domestic Theft — Out of the FOG

Definition: Domestic Theft – Consuming or taking control of a resource or asset belonging to (or shared with) a family member, partner or spouse without first obtaining their approval. When They Take a Mile: Domestic Theft can range from a kind of petty larceny like using something without permission, through to stealing someone’s identity, spending family money without discussion,  and running up debts which are left to somebody else to pay. Domestic Theft is one of the most common, yet…

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