Study Examines Intentional Self-Injury in Women with Borderline Personality Disorder
November 21, 2011 at 10:53 am in Related Conditions
People with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) frequently engage in self-harmful behaviors, such as cutting and burning. A recent study by researchers at the University of Washington and Alliant International University aimed to find out what triggers these self-harmful behaviors, as well as suicide attempts.
Recognizing Self-Harmful Behaviors: Signs of Cutting
November 1, 2011 at 1:42 pm in BPD Symptoms, Family & Friends, Related Conditions
Cutting is one form of self-harmful behavior that someone with Borderline Personality Disorder may engage in. Because it can be easy to hide, people with BPD are more likely to engage in cutting than in other self-harmful behaviors. And, unless you know what to look for, you may never realize that your loved one is intentionally harming themselves.
How to Cope When Your Loved One Has an Eating Disorder
October 18, 2011 at 2:56 pm in Family & Friends, Related Conditions
If you’re in a relationship with someone who has an eating disorder, such as anorexia, bulimia, or Binge Eating Disorder, here are five ways you can support both you and your loved one.
Report Highlights Mental Illness by State
October 11, 2011 at 4:58 pm in Related Conditions
At more than 24 percent, Rhode Island had the highest occurrence of adults experiencing a mental illness in the past year, according to a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Biosocial Theory of BPD: Invalidating Environment
September 15, 2011 at 7:58 am in BPD Symptoms, Family & Friends, Related Conditions, Treatment & Therapy
According to the biosocial theory of BPD, this complex disorder is the result of certain biological predispositions which manifest themselves when met with a dysfunctional or invalidating environment.
New Book Explores the ‘Hidden World’ of Self-Injury
August 30, 2011 at 5:54 pm in BPD Symptoms, Family & Friends, Related Conditions
In their book The Tender Cut: Inside the Hidden World of Self-Injury, ethnographers Patricia and Peter Adler aimed to go beyond people who had been in treatment or hospitalized for their self-harmful behaviors and explore the “hidden population” of people who self-injure in their natural settings.
4 Tips to Surviving a Relationship with a Person with Narcissistic Personality Disorder
August 11, 2011 at 12:49 pm in Family & Friends, Related Conditions, Treatment & Therapy
A relationship with someone who has Narcissistic Personality Disorder is likely to be challenging, but you can decide the limits of the compromises you are willing to make. Here are some tips that will help you get on with your relationship while you and your partner discuss personality disorder treatment options.
Helping a Friend with Narcissistic Personality Disorder
August 10, 2011 at 12:00 pm in Family & Friends, Related Conditions, Treatment & Therapy
Narcissists, like people with other personality disorders, may be under the impression there’s nothing wrong with them. So how do you get help for someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Don’t Let Social Anxiety Disorder Keep You from Enjoying Your Summer
July 18, 2011 at 4:28 pm in Related Conditions, Treatment & Therapy
Summer means endless social activities, both for yourself and your kids. It can also mean triggering the symptoms of your Social Anxiety Disorder. But instead of letting your Social Anxiety Disorder symptoms put a damper on your summer plans, try these tips for better managing your symptoms.
5 Natural Ways to Treat Bipolar Disorder
July 14, 2011 at 10:40 am in Related Conditions, Treatment & Therapy
People suffering from Bipolar Disorder are increasingly looking at more natural methods of treatment. Here are five natural remedies that can help you to manage the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder.


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