Summary of Daniel J. Fox's The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Borderline personality disorder is a condition that impacts people’s lives and can be difficult to understand. It is typically diagnosed by a mental health professional, and its symptoms can be difficult to understand for those who have it and those who don’t. #2 BPD is one of ten personality disorders identified in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. It is characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood. #3 The BPD spectrum ranges from mild to extreme. If Betty is an example of someone who falls at the extreme end of the spectrum, where do you think you fall. In the exercise below, circle where on the spectrum you think you fall for each BPD criterion. #4 After you identify the symptoms that affect you the most, you can begin to piece together what influenced your answers and describe it below. It may make you feel like you’re alone, but remember that you’re not alone. BPD is a disorder that many people experience.