How should I go about handling my (very) mentally ill father who goes through (primarily) emotionally/psychologically abusive phases with anyone he holds a relationship with? Completely cutting off contact is probably not a solution for a few reasons. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 3, 2009 - 23 answers

What are the chances of getting cold sores about two weeks after a friend of mine had an outbreak of cold sores? And how should I deal with the concerns of my housemate (who has BPD) who thinks I may spread it to her? [more inside]
posted by severin on Oct 3, 2009 - 47 answers

How does one tell a friend that they might have borderline personality disorder? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 31, 2009 - 25 answers

Long post about my struggle with friendlessness, shyness and borderline personality disorder inside. Short form: how does a shy, sensitive, friendless guy meet kind, like-minded people and build up a social support network, and should a borderline avoid seeking a partner altogether? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 10, 2009 - 19 answers

My 60 year old mom, married 40 years to a husband with NPD, is drinking and crying in the evenings, angrily lashing out, taking sleeping pills in order to sleep at night, and anguishing over whether she can leave her marriage. How can I help her? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 3, 2008 - 9 answers

Borderline Personality Disorder: What's next? [more inside]
posted by sunshinesky on Jun 27, 2008 - 17 answers

I need to find affordable or sliding-scale treatment for someone with Borderline Personality Disorder in New York City, ideally Dialectical Behavior Therapy. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 17, 2008 - 2 answers

Planning a wedding. The twist? The bride-to-be's mother has BPD. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 20, 2007 - 11 answers

Just starting to date someone with Borderline Personality Disorder, please help. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 26, 2007 - 68 answers

PsychologyFilter: Help me. My mother's fantasy is escalating and becoming more dangerous. [more inside]
posted by SinisterPurpose on Jan 24, 2007 - 24 answers

I am engaged to a wonderful woman who has some mental problems. She's willing to get help, but needs my assistance to make it happen. [more inside]
posted by wzcx on Nov 12, 2005 - 61 answers