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

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

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