Before I became ill, I had started working as a secretary to an executive vice president at a mid-sized advertising agency in Manhattan. After 18 months he promoted me to an assistant to a woman they ...

Arguments with someone who has BPD can feel intense. Here’s how you can defuse the situation without burning out or abandoning them. The study made an interesting point. The more couples learned to ...

I specialize in the assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety, borderline personality and adjustment disorders. Difficulty managing intense emotions, inability to cope with distress, and ...

The theory of types of borderline personality disorder (BPD) is controversial. There is some debate over whether there are various types and what those types may be. BPD is a mental health condition ...

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition characterized by pervasive instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and functioning. These experiences often result in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. “Borderline personality disorder” or BPD is a complex mental ...

A “favorite person” (FP) in borderline personality disorder (BPD) describes someone whom an individual with BPD relies the most on for support and reassurance. This bond can be profoundly emotional, ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by pervasive difficulties with self-image, interpersonal relationships, emotion regulation and impulse control. Impulsive behaviors can be ...