Understanding borderline personality disorder

Author:
FLORY Louise
Publisher:
MIND
Publication year:
2001
Pagination:
16p.,bibliog.
Place of publication:
London

Borderline personality disorder is a controversial diagnosis distinct from schizophrenia. The borderline aspect is sen to express being on the border of psychosis.. Three quarters of those given this diagnosis are women. Symptoms include self harm, frantic efforts to avoid being alone, relationship problems, an uncertain self image, anger that is inappropriate, depression and periods of paranoia or feeling unreal when under stress. Because of the controversy surrounding its diagnosis services are not readily available. The book suggests sources of help for those diagnosed with this problem.

Subject terms:
interpersonal relationships, social isolation, mental health problems, personality disorders, self-harm, social care provision, stress, suicide, women, attempted suicide, depression, emotions;
ISBN print:
1 903567 19 X

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