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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Summer’s here, which means it’s time to pull your bathing suit out of the closet and plunge into the waters. Feeling good about our bodies can be hard, but here are some quick and smart tips to help you get over your fear of being seen in a bathing suit.
If you or someone you know has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), you may be familiar with sudden and unexpected outbursts of anger. People with BPD experience all kinds of mood swings, but anger is especially prevalent. We’ll explore what anger is and how to get it under control.
The National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEA-BPD) holds workshops throughout the year on topics related to Borderline Personality Disorder. Since it’s impossible for you to attend every event held by NEA-BPD, the association makes a point of offering videos from leading BPD research professionals online and free of charge.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which commonly co-occurs with Borderline Personality Disorder, is usually the result of a traumatic experience.