I Hate You, Don't Leave Me

Re-evaluating how we understand personality disorders allows clinicians to focus on treating, rather than defining, dysfunction.

Mentalization-Based Therapy

Confronting Conflict in Borderline Personality Disorder

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on October 7, 2018

Don't inflame the conflict in dealing with BPD

Don't inflame the conflict in dealing with BPD

Mentalization-Based Therapy

Emotional Sensitivity and the Brain in BPD

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on July 5, 2018

Learning to cope with affective instability may work better than trying to delete it.

Learning to cope with affective instability may work better than trying to delete it.

Psychiatry

Your Psychiatric DNA Determination

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on April 1, 2018

Does genetic testing dictate psychiatric diagnosis and treatment?

Does genetic testing dictate psychiatric diagnosis and treatment?

"Thank you" and "You're welcome" can have real meaning.

What are the differences between men and women with borderline personality disorder?

What psychotherapy has the best outcome in the treatment of BPD?

The earlier the intervention for BPD, the better the long-term outlook

A Communication Model for Interactions with BPD

Recent studies delineate which specific symptoms of BPD are more likely to improve.

The baby-boom generation has lost its relevance

Most experts insist on immediately sharing the diagnosis of borderline personality disorder with the patient. But there may be times when psychoeducation is counter-productive.

Borderline individuals can be appealing, interesting people.
"Don't hate me because I'm borderline!"

Sometimes the diagnostic label obscures what the patient really needs to better live her life.

What makes psychiatry unique in the realm of other medical specialties

What personal features predict better success in working with borderline patients?

Types of Therapy

BPD and the Effective Therapist

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on May 25, 2015

What personal features predict better success in working with Borderline patients?

What personal features predict better success in working with Borderline patients?

Diet

Pride and Prejudice and Obesity

Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on February 21, 2015

Prejudice against obesity recalls previous biases against individuals with depression, alcoholism, and compulsive behaviors. Understanding obesity as a disease must amend the need for personal responsibility.

Prejudice against obesity recalls previous biases against individuals with depression, alcoholism, and compulsive behaviors. Understanding obesity as a disease must amend the need for personal responsibility.

Is the crisis in Ferguson, Missouri another illustration of our Borderline Society?

Promiscuous Borderline Personality hangs out with many other diagnoses