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Table of Contents Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Acknowledgements PREFACE Chapter One - The World of the Borderline Chapter Two - Chaos and Emptiness Chapter Three - Roots of the Borderline Syndrome Chapter Four - The Borderline Society Chapter Five - Communicating with the Borderline Chapter Six - Coping with the Borderline Chapter Seven - Seeking Therapy Chapter Eight - Specific Psychotherapeutic Approaches Chapter Nine - Medications: The Science and the Promise Chapter Ten - Understanding and Healing Appendix A - DSM-IV-TR Classifications Appendix B - Evolution of the Borderline Syndrome RESOURCES NOTES INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHORS “I Hate You—Don’t Leave Me was the first book to introduce BPD to the public. We are all indebted to Dr. Kreisman for his pioneering efforts to raise awareness of this painful mental disorder. As research and treatment have advanced so much since then, we welcome this needed update to what is now a classic text.” —Valerie Porr, MA, president and founder of Treatment and Research Advancements National Association for Personality Disorder, and author of Overcoming BPD “Dr. Kreisman and Hal Straus have thoroughly revised their twenty-year classic to include the latest advances in therapies and medications while retaining the rich, easy-to-read style of the first edition. Real-life case studies and the extensive list of references illuminate our understanding of borderline personality not only for the general public but for professionals as well. This book belongs on the bookshelf of patients, their friends and family, and for all those who help in their healing.” —Randi Kreger, author of Stop Walking on Eggshells and The Essential Family Guide to Borderline Personality Disorder A PERIGEE BOOK Published by the Penguin Group Penguin Group (USA) Inc. 375 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014, USA Penguin Group (Canada), 90 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario M4P 2Y3, Canada (a division of Pearson Penguin Canada Inc.) • Penguin Books Ltd., 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL, England • Penguin Group Ireland, 25 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Ireland (a division of Penguin Books Ltd.) • Penguin Group (Australia), 250 Camberwell Road, Camberwell, Victoria 3124, Australia (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty. Ltd.) • Penguin Books India Pvt. Ltd., 11 Community Centre, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi—110 017, India • Penguin Group (NZ), 67 Apollo Drive, Rosedale, North Shore 0632, New Zealand (a division of Pearson New Zealand Ltd.) • Penguin Books (South Africa) (Pty.) Ltd., 24 Sturdee Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg 2196, South Africa Penguin Books Ltd., Registered Offices: 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL, England While the author has made every effort to provide accurate telephone numbers and Internet addresses at the time of publication, neither the publisher nor the author assumes any responsibility for errors or for changes that occur after publication. Further, the publisher does not have any control over and does not assume any responsibility for author or third-party websites or their content. Copyright © 2010 by Jerold J. Kreisman, MD, and Hal Straus All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, scanned, or distributed in any printed or electronic form without permission. Please do not participate in or encourage piracy of copyrighted materials in violation of the author’s rights. Purchase only authorized editions. PERIGEE is a registered trademark of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. The “P” design is a trademark belonging to Penguin Group (USA) Inc. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Kreisman, Jerold J. (Jerold Jay) I hate you—don’t leave me : understanding the borderline personality / Jerold J. Kreisman and Hal Straus. —Rev. and updated. p. cm. “A Perigee book.” Includes bibliographical references and index. eISBN : 978-1-10144568-6 1. Borderline personality disorder. I. Straus, Hal. II. Title. RC569.5.B67K74 2010 616.85’852—dc22 2010029714 Disclaimer: The information in this book is true and correct to the best of our knowledge. The book is intended only as a general guide to a specific type of personality disorder and is not intended as a replacement for sound medical advice or services from the individual reader’s personal physician. The stories that begin many chapters, and other case history material throughout the book, have been developed from composites of several people and do not represent any actual person, living or dead. Any resemblance to any actual person is unintentional and purely coincidental. All recommendations herein are made without guarantees by the authors or publisher. The authors and the publisher disclaim all liability, direct or consequential, in connection with the use of any information or suggestion in this book. Most Perigee books are available at special quantity discounts for bulk purchases for sales promotions, premiums, fund-raising, or educational use. Special books, or book excerpts, can also be created to fit specific needs. For details, write: Special Markets, Penguin Group (USA) Inc., 375 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014. http://us.penguingroup.com As all things, still, for Doody

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A revised and updated edition of the bestselling guide to understanding borderline personality disorder. After more than two decades as the essential guide to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), this new edition now reflects the most up- to-date research that has opened doors to the neurobiologic
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