Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #24302 in Books
• Published on: 2001-03-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Synopsis
Borderline Personality Disorder (MBP) afflicts six to ten million Americans and accounts for almost 25 percent of psychiatric hospitalisations. This book provides an expert look into this complex disorder, discussing causes, symptoms, behaviours, and treatments, interspersed with patients' compelling stories of their daily struggles with BPD. This second edition provides readers with: the latest innovations in psychotherapy; new and effective drug treatments; an expanded overview of conventional therapy; an updated resource list for those who want to learn more. Thoughtful and compelling, the book explores the frightening world of BPD patients and helps readers to understand their pain.

From the Author
Lost in the Mirror is written for people with BPD.
Lost in the Mirror is a journey in the shoes of the person with Borderline Personality Disorder. It is a guide to better understanding the origins of suffering and an inspiration to struggle on. If you are borderline, Lost in the Mirror will help you make sense of your chaotic world and provide a road map to recovery. With easy-to-understand language and an extensive resource section that includes self-help groups, treatment centers, books, newsletters, and experts in the field of treatment, Lost in the Mirror is a valuable tool for anyone close to a borderline patient.

Customer Reviews

My Most Recommended Book for Consumers
I am the webowner of "Borderline Personality Disorder Sanctuary". I myself have been diagnosed with the borderline personality disorder (BPD) and as a result have lived most of my life crisis-oriented; experiencing a great deal of emotional pain.

I tried everything imaginable to get better and yet nothing worked. My family sat down with me for long periods of time trying to get through to me. I went to many different counselors looking for some way out of this nightmare that I lived.

As I listened to everyone it was like they were on a different planet speaking a different language. No one could understand me.

Finally I got a copy of Dr. Moskovitz's book "Lost in the Mirror." I sat down and cried shortly into the first chapter. It was the very first time that someone understood me and not only that, it was as if the author had his arm around me through the entire book.

Lost in the Mirror is so beautifully and gently written and it was also the first time that I realized that I was not miserable because I was a bad person which is what I had always thought.

The magic of "Lost in the Mirror" is the mixture of the tremendous clinical experience and knowledge the author has (he is up to date with the research), with his very gentle, warm and caring personality.

People come to me all the time asking what book I recommend for consumers and "Lost in the Mirror" is it. In fact, it is also an excellent book to assist families in understanding the borderline their lives. I have heard from many family members how helpful this book has been for them.

Dr. Moskovitz brings you right up to date with his second edition in regards to treatment. He discusses the latest about psychotropic medication, EMDR and DBT.

As the webmaster of BPD Sanctuary since 1996, a person who has studied the research myself, someone who has spoken to many BPD specialists, to many borderlines and families in cyberspace, and a consumer myself, this is my most recommended book for consumers.

It is important to know that the BPD is treatable and that you can get better. I no longer meet the criteria for the BPD.

Just Amazing
Having read this book I finally left behind the feeling of being alone in my thoughts and fears. I had been Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder 6 months befroe reading this book and it gave me a great insight into myself and comfort. I highly recomend anyone who has borderline Personality Disorder or who is trying to support someone with BPD to read this book. It is an easy and intersting read which isn't full of medical jargon and will without a doubt bring the reader a little clarity if not more

Amust for all affected by BPD, the individual, family and he
Having been recently diagnosed as having Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a few years back now. I was desperate to find out what that meant about me as a person and what was instore.
This book is a great start to finding more indepth information.
It's not an overwhelming book with Doctors or Pychiatrists talk, it's written with the reader in mind.
I have passed this book on to friends to read so they can better understand me to.
A very good investment, it made a world of difference for me, I found myself saying 'yeah i thought that too' or' I know that feeling'
This book could be more valuable in the early stages of recognition than therapy.
A small price to pay for pricless information.