Borderline Personality Disorder and Childhood Trauma

Borderline Personality Disorder: Is it nature or nurture?

A pervasive fear of abandonment, impulsive behaviors, patterns of self-harm, and a constantly shifting sense of self. With so many life-impacting symptoms, it’s not surprising that many people with BPD—and the people who care for them—focus solely on “solutions.” But how can we treat that which we do not understand?

Did you know that a whopping 40% of people with BPD are initially misdiagnosed? This indicates a gross misunderstanding of the condition as a whole, how it presents, and most importantly, the underlying factors that impact the effectiveness of various treatment options.

Inside Borderline Personality Disorder and Childhood Trauma, you’ll unearth:
The truth of BPD’s many presentations, including common positive characteristics of people with BPD
How and why people with BPD are commonly misdiagnosed
The circumstances that can cause trauma and how that trauma impacts a child’s brain
The ways childhood mechanisms of seeking safety and wellness can be linked with adult hardship and illness
The importance of healing through the power of love and support
Along with much, much more!

Packed with the personal stories of people with BPD, this is more than just a wealth of information, it is an empathy-packed deep-dive into the root system of this largely misunderstood condition. Borderline Personality Disorder and Childhood Trauma offers real-life insight and advice for individuals with BPD, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals alike.