Reddit reviews Borderline Personality Disorder For Dummies

Okay, fair enough. That sucks - but it is possible to learn about DBT by yourself (I have done a bit so far, I am on a waiting list for DBT in my country).

This is the book I'm using which was given to me by DBT therapist who sadly I can no longer afford to see, but it is very helpful and can be followed on your own without a therapist. I have also got Borderline Personality Disorder for Dummies which while may not be too well received due to the title but has really helped me to understand the condition better - which I think is the first real step to putting things in perspective. It's hard to fight a demon which you don't know anything about!

Definitely make sure you are not dragged in too far to the point where your own emotional well-being is in jeopardy. Make sure to encourage her to seek professional help as much as possible. Deceiving therapists is something I (and I think most people with BPD) have done. Make sure to talk through with her why it's best to be honest with her therapists, for example "if they don't know they cannot help, you have nothing to lose by telling them" etc. It's positive reinforcement that therapists are not my worst enemy which helps me - because it often feels to me like they are and I get overwhelmed that they know so much! It sometimes helps if someone helps me to rationalise that is what they are there for etc.

I will try and think of other things, but my brain seems to be working too slowly today. If you have any questions myself and everyone else will definitely try to help you :)

Honestly the book that helped me understand BPD the most when I was first diagnosed was Borderline Personality Disorder for Dummies. It feels kind of silly but it's easy to understand and all informed by experts. Plus it doesn't have any of the stigmatizing things that can be found in some of the other books about BPD. In terms of self-help, I'd recommend Coping with BPD. It's organized by situation/symptom/experience (e.g. loneliness, negative self-thoughts, urges to lash out...etc) and has really great suggestions for coping skills.