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A Fable About Hanging On and Hanging On….

A Fable About Hanging On and Hanging On…. THE BRIDGE – A METAPHOR “The Bridge” There was a man who had given much thought to what he wanted from life. He had experienced many moods and trials. He had experimented with different ways of living, and he had had his share of both success and failure. At last, he began to see clearly where he wanted to go. Diligently, he searched for the right opportunity. Sometimes he came close, only to be pushed away. Often he applied all his strength and imagination, only to find the path hopelessly blocked. And …continue reading

Eight Borderline Mood Swings in Five Minutes: Kurt’s Story

Eight Borderline Mood Swings in Five Minutes: Kurt’s Story There’s a reason some top clinicians who specialize in the field of borderline disorder want to rename it “emotional intensity disorder.” The mood swings typical of those with BD are extreme and can change in the blink of an eye. Take Kurt, for example. He just started flirting with a new friend on Facebook, Anita, someone with whom he had 10 mutual friends. She had just friended him a week ago, but already he knew she was his soul mate. He felt an enormous high whether he was working, driving home, …continue reading

Would You Give Up Custody or Lose Everything?

Would You Give Up Custody or Lose Everything? There are three little girls I always think about when I consider whether I made the right choice to write about borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. It might have been much better for me personally not to keep reliving an emotionally abusive childhood with a borderline mother and a narcissistic father. About two years after writing the Essential Family Guide to Borderline Personality Disorder, a man called me at home to ask for my help in making a decision. I don’t answer those kinds of questions. It’s unethical, unwise, and a losing …continue reading