Posted by Dinah on July 16, 2005, at 8:17:40
In reply to Lack of punishment/discipline growing up, posted by Deneb on July 15, 2005, at 20:45:23
You might want to read Marsha Linehan's books on Borderline Personality Disorder. Her theory is that it's caused by an inborn reactive disposition with easy arousal and slow return to baseline coupled with an invalidating environment.
I especially recommend:
"Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder"
"Skills Training Manual for Treating Borderline Personality Disorder"
Not only do they contain her speculations on the cause of Borderline Personality Disorder, but they also take a very compassionate approach to the disorder that might help you feel more compassion for yourself. And they contain descriptions of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a treatment that has proven to be excellent for the disorder, and would probably be helpful for anyone suffering from emaotional reactivity.
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