Jerold J. Kreisman M.D.

About

Jerold Kreisman, M.D., is a psychiatrist and author. His books, I Hate You, Don't Leave Me, and Sometimes I Act Crazy, have been translated into several languages around the world. His latest book is Talking to a Loved One with Borderline Personality Disorder. He is an associate clinical professor at St. Louis University and has been designated a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He has lectured widely in both this country and abroad, and has appeared on many media programs, including The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Books by Jerold J. Kreisman M.D.

Recent Posts

Borderline Personality Disorder and the Double Bind

Contradictory communications often expressed by borderline individuals may result in the very outcomes they are trying to avoid. This is the self-defeating "double bind" pattern.

Borderline Relationships Under Stress

A new study examines borderline behavior when romantic relationships are threatened by jealousy.

The BPD Chronicles: New Study Examines Patient Experiences

Recent research explored the individual experiences of people with borderline personality disorder.

The Psychology of Obesity: Scourge and Treatment

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.

Myths, Mischief, and Misconceptions

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 and BPD: The Evolution of Conjoined Diagnoses

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.

Do Psychiatrists Do Psychotherapy Anymore?

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

Hollywood Court Case Considers Who's More Violent

Johnny and Amber fight over who's crazier! "Domestic abuse," PTSD," BPD," HPD" are flung around in court over defamation case.

BPD vs. Complex PTSD: What Is the Difference?

Should complex PTSD be understood as a personality disorder, or should borderline personality disorder be perceived as a result of trauma?

New Biological Treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder

New biological approaches for treating BPD are promising, but should we expect to treat the diagnosis as a whole, or as a collection of related symptoms?