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I Hate You, Don't Leave Me

Inside the mind of a borderline.

Diet
The Psychology of Obesity: Scourge and Treatment

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on July 16, 2023

Obesity, like some other medical disorders, suffers from social prejudices that blame the victim. With new drug treatments, stigma may be reduced even as relationships may change.

Obesity, like some other medical disorders, suffers from social prejudices that blame the victim. With new drug treatments, stigma may be reduced even as relationships may change.

Psychiatry
Myths, Mischief, and Misconceptions

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on May 5, 2023

Inflicting inaccurate psychiatric diagnoses on others trivializes those who suffer from mental illness and should be confronted, just as we confront other prejudiced accusations.

Inflicting inaccurate psychiatric diagnoses on others trivializes those who suffer from mental illness and should be confronted, just as we confront other prejudiced accusations.

ADHD
ADHD and BPD: The Evolution of Conjoined Diagnoses

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on January 31, 2023

Forty-five years ago, there was no clear understanding of ADHD, and BPD did not exist. Since then, our understanding of both conditions has evolved.

Forty-five years ago, there was no clear understanding of ADHD, and BPD did not exist. Since then, our understanding of both conditions has evolved.

Psychiatry
Do Psychiatrists Do Psychotherapy Anymore?

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on July 30, 2022

Will the role of a traditional psychiatrist, a medical professional, skilled in medical diagnosis, knowledgeable of psychotropic medicines, and a competent psychotherapist survive?

Will the role of a traditional psychiatrist, a medical professional, skilled in medical diagnosis, knowledgeable of psychotropic medicines, and a competent psychotherapist survive?

Personality
What's So Bad About Being Borderline?

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on May 12, 2021

Loved ones and professionals focus primarily on the negative patterns exhibited with BPD, but patients are also endowed with many positive attributes.

Loved ones and professionals focus primarily on the negative patterns exhibited with BPD, but patients are also endowed with many positive attributes.

Suicide
Suicide and Its Discontents

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on December 20, 2020

A suicide attempt may predict future attempts, or, for some, it may result in a new appreciation of the value of life.

A suicide attempt may predict future attempts, or, for some, it may result in a new appreciation of the value of life.

Smoking
How to Curse Correctly

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on May 7, 2020

Words have power. Curse words can offend you, shock you, frighten you, or make you laugh. But, like all words, to be effective, they should be used thoughtfully and creatively.

Words have power. Curse words can offend you, shock you, frighten you, or make you laugh. But, like all words, to be effective, they should be used thoughtfully and creatively.

Coronavirus Disease 2019
BPD vs. COVID-19

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on March 18, 2020

Public responses to COVID-19 are particularly troubling for those with borderline personality disorder. Here are ways to help them cope.

Public responses to COVID-19 are particularly troubling for those with borderline personality disorder. Here are ways to help them cope.