Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder

I really appreciated that this said again and again what a lot of other materials I've looked at haven't: borderline personality disorder can be managed and to some degree overcome. That's a rather critical point for people involved with borderlines trying to decide what to do and if they can do any good. Beyond that, it's pretty focused on strategies and ways of controlling interactions so as not to cause harm--very useful, I'd expect, although a lot of people struggling and confused in this situation and feeling like a truck hit them might really need to start by dealing with their own hurts and being heard and understanding on a more intuitive-emotional level what's happened to their life, and in that sense this should maybe be the show more second book on BPD you read and where's the list of recommended films and novels? but those are small criticisms. show less

This insightful book details the symptoms, manifestations, and underlying psychology of borderline personality disorder (BPD). It is especially useful for those non-BPD's attempting to deal with BPD's, as it provides helpful techniques, as the subtitle says, for reclaiming your life when someone you care about has this disorder. It is unlikely that this book will be a cure-all, but it will certain help non-BPD's cope with the situation and its fallout.

Mixed feelings about this one, parts of it are very good and very sensitive and they did consult with BPD sufferers so it can be very empathetic, but other parts are quite unfair and could have been dealt with more sensitively. It definitely should not be the first book you read on the subject and I don't think I can recommend it in general.

If the person with borderline in your life also suffers from Narcissistic personality disorder though, this might be the right book for you, but don't tar everyone with the same brush. There is already enough prejudice against people with mental illness in general but especially BPD.

I suspected that someone close to me had undiagnosed BPD - he fit a majority of the criteria. I was having trouble dealing with the mood swings and rages and insecurity issues, so on a public forum, I discovered this book. It talks about criteria for diagnosis of BPD, interweaving stories from real people who either have BPD or have a relationship with someone with BPD, whether it's romantic, friendly, or familial. It also delves into the best way to deal with them and keeping your sanity in the process.

I found it immensely helpful when I was dealing with this person with suspected BPD. A must-read if you or someone you know or love has BPD!

"Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care about Has Borderline Personality Disorder" by Paul T. Mason is a valuable resource for those dealing with a loved one with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Mason, a therapist and BPD expert, offers practical strategies and advice for managing and improving relationships with someone with BPD. He explains the characteristics and behaviors associated with BPD, and helps readers to understand why their loved one may behave in certain ways. He also offers tools for communication and problem-solving, and provides guidance for self-care and setting boundaries.

One of the strengths of "Stop Walking on Eggshells" is its compassionate and non-judgmental tone. Mason show more recognizes that dealing with a loved one with BPD can be challenging and frustrating, and he offers understanding and support to readers. He also emphasizes the importance of self-care and setting healthy boundaries, encouraging readers to prioritize their own well-being. Overall, "Stop Walking on Eggshells" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their relationship with a loved one with BPD, and for anyone seeking to better understand and manage their own emotions in the process. show less

An excellent book for the layperson to understand BPD and how to live with it. I was a bit disappointed that it did not mention that there can be some of the symptoms in a borderline personality traits individual which is less severe and not needing medication. This has been written about in several magazines over the years, and explains why some friends/relatives/partners are difficult, and yet not mentally ill. A wonderful book for all to read when dealing with someone who seems difficult to be around.

Even though I'm not dealing with someone with BPD, there were lots of great examples and reminders for effectively desling with troublesome areas in a relationship. The book was easy to read and offered a number of practical strategies.