Summary of Jerold J. Kreisman & Hal Straus' I Hate You - Don't Leave Me

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Get the Summary of Jerold J. Kreisman & Hal Straus' I Hate You - Don't Leave Me in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: After more than three decades as the essential guide to borderline personality disorder (BPD), the third edition of I Hate You—Don’t Leave Me now reflects the most up-to-date research that has opened doors to the neurobiological, genetic, and developmental roots of the disorder, as well as connections between BPD and substance abuse, sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress syndrome, ADHD, and eating disorders.

Both pharmacological and psychotherapeutic advancements point to real hope for success in the treatment and understanding of BPD.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Dec 6, 2021
• ISBN: 9781669341116

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Insights on Jerold J. Kreisman and Hal Straus's I Hate YouDont Leave Me

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 10

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

Dr. White, the psychiatrist, diagnosed Jennifer with chronic stomach pains and recommended that she see a therapist. She revealed to him that her family had a habit of criticizing her, even when she did well in school.

#2

The author met with Jennifer, who struggled with an identity crisis and an extreme anxiety disorder. She would act out and become promiscuous, and then feel guilty about her actions.

#3

Borderline personality disorder is a Cluster B disorder, which also includes alcoholism and drug abuse. It is a relatively new diagnosis, and one of the most common personality disorders.

#4

The term borderline has been used to describe a set of symptoms that are present in many people, but it is still widely debated within the mental health field as to what exactly constitutes a diagnosis of BPD.

#5

The mental disorder known as borderline personality disorder has been observed to run in families, and is characterized by extreme emotions, including anger, jealousy, and a deep need for affection. The disorder is also associated with self-destructive behavior, such as drug and alcohol abuse.

#6

The DSM-5 will likely take a dimensional approach to diagnosis, rather than the current categorical one. It will attempt to identify what degree of borderline a person has, as opposed to whether they have it at all.

#7

The DSM-5 lists nine symptoms that must be present for a diagnosis of BPD. These symptoms include having unstable and intense interpersonal relationships, a lack of clear sense of identity, and a lack of self-control in potentially self-destructive behavior.

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