I Hate You, Don't Leave Me

Inside the mind of a borderline.

by Jerold Kreisman, M.D.

The Latest Information on BPD

The latest on BPD from the meetings of the American Psychiatric Association. Read More

BPD: Borderline Political Discourse

Why are negative political ads successful? Candidates try to portray choices in extreme black-or-white terms, the way children or those with borderline personality characteristics may view the world. Read More

Borderline Personality: The Promiscuous Diagnosis

Promiscuous Borderline Personality hangs out with many other diagnoses. Read More

Labels and Diagnoses; Diagnoses and Labels

Are You Your Diagnosis? Read More

Whatever Happened to Intensive Mental Health Treatement?

Whatever Happened to Psychiatric Inpatient Treatment? Read More

Pharmacotherapy of Borderline Personality: Medicine or Mayhem

When are medications helpful in treating Borderline Personality? Read More

Sexual Spieling

"Power is the great aphrodisiac" Read More

The ABC's of Psychotherapies for Borderline Personality

A review of the various psycho-therapeutic approaches to treating borderline personality. Read More

Borderlines I [wish I would] Have Known

Borderline characteristics may often be discovered in public figures and characters in literature. Whom do you see with these features? Read More

Defining Borderline Personality in DSM-V: Does the Shoe Fit?

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), developed by the American Psychiatric Association, presents the vocabulary with which mental health workers define psychiatric illnesses. Read More

The Borderline Chameleon: Changing Identities, Changing Diagnoses

As difficult as it is for someone with BPD to establish a stable identity, it may be just as difficult for the clinician to establish a stable diagnosis. Read More

Zirconium stands up to the Diamond. Can the Generic drug stand up to the Brand?

During this time of gift-giving, knowing the value of what is given and received, especially in these economic times, is important. The imitation Gucci purse is quite functional. The zirconium earrings aren't diamond, but look great. I know the "Genuine Italian Silk" tie I bought for $5 on 44th and Broadway is a knock-off, but I like the colors. Read More

Who's Afraid of BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder)?

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) has for many years been thought to be a disorder that describes hateful, unstable individuals who are largely untreatable. Recent data inform us not only that these individuals get better, but that they can live productive and useful lives. Read More

Jerold Kreisman, M.D., is a psychiatrist and best-selling author of numerous books.

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About I Hate You, Don't Leave Me

The new, completely revised edition of I Hate You, Don't Leave Me is available in December, 2010. It includes the latest, updated information on research, treatment approaches, prognosis, and defining characteristics.In addition to issues in Borderline Personality, this blog will also address sciocultural problems in our community.