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  • Discover the Different Types of BPD: Effective Skills to Manage Your Daily Battles and Strategies to Help Others Improve Their Relationship with You
  • By: Jennifer C. Dove
  • Narrated by: Mary Kell
  • Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (27 ratings)
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By: Jennifer C. Dove
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If you feel like you’re on an unstable emotional roller coaster with no end in sight or you are involved with someone with BPD and don’t know what to say or do, then keep reading…

Do you often find yourself happy and excited one minute, then upset and sad the next without even knowing why? Are you having a hard time making romantic relationships work because you’re afraid your partner will leave? Have you physically hurt a loved one–or yourself–out of extreme anger that you failed to control or stop? Or are you related to or concerned about someone with BPD–you don’t understand the disorder and want help? 

You’re not alone. Over four million people in the US are also experiencing erratic emotions, intense fear of abandonment, and extreme rage, which are some of the hallmarks of borderline personality disorder (BPD). The secret lies in educating yourself about BPD and adopting that knowledge to manage this condition.

Fortunately, this audiobook covers what you need to know. Here is just a fraction of what you will learn:

  • Why borderline personality disorder carries a stigma–even among professionals who are trained to help you
  • Practical techniques to manage BPD symptoms in various aspects of your life
  • Different approaches you can take to overcome BPD from self-help to medical treatments
  • For those involved with someone with BPD: strategies to take care of yourself, as well as the person with BPD
  • Things you should never say to a person with BPD–know how to avoid triggers that could lead to conflicts
  • How one psychologist’s own ordeal with BPD led to the development of a widely successful type of therapy
  • Effective ways to be successful at the workplace despite BPD plus a whole range of jobs that could be just right for you!
  • What to put in your self-care box–think of it as your personalized mental first-aid kit
  • Takeaways at the end of each chapter to summarize the main points
©2022 Jennifer C. Dove (P)2023 Jennifer C. Dove

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Breaking BPD down

This book is really an all in one for anyone with BPD as well as those who may have someone with BPD in their lives. I really enjoyed that this book did not shy away from digging in deep to really help you understand what BPD is and why so many people don't believe in it. BPD does not mean you are crazy, unlike what some people may think. It is a real disorder that can be treated with or without professional help. The book does an amazing job of giving you actionable tips to start taking action on to be able to address your BPD. From a perspective of a person who has someone with BPD in their life, I found the book to be helpful to me to understand what they may be going through as well as what I may be doing to make it worse. Just like any other disorder, it's our responsibility to become more educated and to help those we love navigate through it. When listening to the chapter for understanding that your job may not be right for you and there are other opportunities that better fit your BPD, I immediately went to my husband to talk about this as I have been saying that he's in the wrong place and that's why he's so unhappy. I highly encourage anyone who either has BPD or loves someone with BPD to read the book to understand the disorder better.

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very helpful

I recently listened to 'Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder' by Jennifer C. Dove, and I was impressed by the insights and strategies shared in this book. The book is a comprehensive guide to BPD, and it covers the different types of BPD in depth. As someone who struggles with BPD, I found the book to be extremely helpful in understanding my own symptoms and how to manage them.

The author's writing style is clear and concise, and the book is well-structured and easy to follow. I also appreciated the personal stories shared throughout the book, which made it more relatable and engaging.

Mary Kell's narration was fantastic, and her voice was clear and easy to understand. She brought the text to life and made it an enjoyable listening experience.

Overall, I would highly recommend 'Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder' to anyone looking to learn more about BPD, whether it's for personal growth or to help others. The strategies and skills shared in this book are effective and practical, and they can help improve relationships with others and manage daily battles related to BPD.

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Loved it!!

My Dad past a few years ago and never knew how to deal with him. I was so enlightened with this book. It gave me a real understanding on how to deal and get along with a person with borderline personality disorder.

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Very informative Book!

This book is very informative book for me since I am not aware of the underline border personality disorder. I learned a lot from this book. I am sure it will be useful for people who are seeking resources and want to learn more about this topic. Very Good Book.

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Discover what you DIDN'T know about BPD!

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, you simply must have this book in your personal library. I didn't realize there were several different types; I was able to get a clearer idea of why my loved one is who he is, how I can help support him, and how he can help himself. Backed with findings from studies, this book discusses behaviors, possible causes, intervention and treatment ( including a few I did not know about!) It also touches on emotional regulation skills, and the effects BPD has on a person's relationships with family, partners, and in the workplace. The book concludes with a section on how to help BPD, both for the individual, and the different support systems that can be created with family and professionals. I especially loved how there was a summary of "takeaways" at the end of each chapter!

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Great Resource!!

This audiobook is well put together and very thorough. The book has information for the person with the disorder as well as the family member close to the person. There are many practical solutions for dealing with the behaviors and ways to overcome some of the challenges a bipolar person has. There's so much information in this book, it's a must listen to if you suspect you know or do know someone with BPD.

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BPD: What You Need to know

If you're looking for a comprehensive and deep dive into Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), the audiobook "Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder: Discover the Different Types of BPD: Effective Skills to Manage Your Daily Battles and Strategies to Help Others Improve Their Relationship with You" has you covered. It goes above and beyond by not only helping people with BPD themselves, but individuals living in environments where someone they care about also has this condition. This audiobook is filled with insightful chapters that examine the stigma around BPD, best practices on how to manage it and potential pathways towards recovery, both self-driven and medically related. Offering practical advice like strategies for creating boundaries with someone close who has been diagnosed, readers are sure to walk away feeling more empowered in their situations, having improved their understanding of the disorder.

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Fantastic resource on BPD

If you think you may have BPD or you know someone who has it, then this book is for you. Borderline Personality Disorder, like any condition, can be specially hard not only on the person diagnosed with it but also the loved ones. In this guide, Jennifer Dove walks us through everything we need to know about the condition, the different types of BPD, possible causes, treatment options and much more. What I loved about this book is the author comes from a very realistic yet compassionate place where you know that you will get the information you need to be able to better understand and navigate the situation yourself and with a loved one (if that's the case).

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For Anyone Affected by BPD

This audiobook is an invaluable companion for those with borderline personality disorder and a much-needed resource to their supporters. Get ready to be inspired by the journey of others, as you pick up valuable advice on how best to manage this condition along the way! With a thoughtful takeaways section at each chapter's end, there are many rewards tucked away throughout this insightful experience.

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Improving your BPD!

This audiobook kept my interest every step of the way. My mind is blown away by trying to understand BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder. It gave me a new perspective on individuals suffering from this disorder and everything they experience. I'm also happy that they mentioned the Johnny Depp Trial with Amber Heard; seeing the behavior associated with BDP and what it comes with made me understand the disorder itself and the challenges they experience. They see things from their perspective and not the actual event, which can be frustrating for the individual with BPD; this audiobook also spoke about different treatment methods, professional help, and improving your condition to have a better life.

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