Showing titles in Personality Disorders

I know what it feels like to feel lost, confused and helpless. To worry for hours on end about your loved one. “A New Understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder” is here to change that. I firmly believe that the only word that should be used to define a person is their name. Instead of addressing the label of “borderline personality disorder”, this book addresses the human being behind the label.

Trade sensationalized villains for the gripping, science-based reality of offender profiling and criminal behavior. Perfect for your morning commute, this analytical deep dive separates forensic fact from Hollywood true crime fiction. Discover how forensic psychologists truly analyze crime...

Self-love is essential, and living without it can have severe mental health, personality, and psychiatric impacts. It's time to Stop Being a Doormat and Learn to Love Yourself! This book will help women and men identify any issues they might have with codependency, negative thinking, abusive personalities, and low self-esteem. It will also provide practical, easy-to-use techniques to love yourself and improve your self-worth.

Originally published in 1978, this book provides a comprehensive view of both research and treatment of antisocial disorders and behaviors. Without losing sight of the psychopath as a person, the distinguished contributors examine the antisocial personality syndrome scientifically, focusing on...

Workbook for The Human Magnet Syndrome by Ross Rosenberg is a transformative companion to his groundbreaking books, The Human Magnet Syndrome, and The Codependency Revolution. With a tone that balances urgency and compassion, Rosenberg frames healing as both rebellion and legacy, offering tools like journaling prompts and scripts to foster lasting change. This interactive guide bridges psychological theory with practical action, offering exercises, self-assessments, and reflection prompts to help listeners dismantle toxic relationship patterns.

Presenting the essentials of diagnosis and treatment clearly and succinctly, leading psychiatrist Dr. Francis Mark Mondimore distills everything you need to know about bipolar disorder in this indispensable new guide. In down-to-earth language, Dr. Mondimore explains what bipolar disorder is and how you (or your loved one) can live your best life with the help of medications, therapy, the support of family and friends, and medical care. The Concise Guide to Bipolar Disorder is an excellent, up-to-date resource for the newly diagnosed or those seeking rapid answers.

Bloomsbury presents Healing from a Narcissistic Relationship by Margalis Fjelstad, read by Julie Rogers When a relationship with a narcissist ends, the caretaking partner is often left confused, deeply hurt, and often still emotionally connected, while the narcissist seems to easily move on to...

When my ex-girlfriend and I broke up, I went to see my family therapist. He asked me about my ex-girlfriend, how I felt, and if I was doing okay. I explained that I felt bad about the relationship ending and that I was mourning. I missed my ex, but I told him that I thought she was a narcissist. The first question the therapist asked: Was the sex good? I found his question interesting because it seems that there is a correlation between great sex and people with mental and/or emotional disorders.

An engrossing, “completely fascinating” (Cosmopolitan) memoir revealing the author’s struggle to come to terms with her own sociopathy and shed light on the often maligned and misunderstood mental disorder. Patric Gagne realized she made others uncomfortable before she started kindergarten...

The symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) include severe mood shifts, unfounded accusations and wildly inappropriate displays of anger, a range of self-destructive behaviors, and frantic efforts to avoid abandonment. A practical guide to successfully navigating life with someone with BPD, The Stop Walking on Eggshells Workbook is chock full of checklists and exercises to help them apply what they've learned to their own relationship. It includes a list of phrases to use, and a glossary of BPD-related terms.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. They never shout. They never insult anyone. Everyone calls them sweet. And the people closest to them keep apologizing for things they never did. This is covert narcissism, the form of emotional manipulation that leaves no fingerprints. No rages, no...

Reclaim your sense of self and reclaim your life. From the author of The Codependency Recovery Plan, this audiobook is a comprehensive resource filled with research-based strategies and activities for people seeking to break out of their codependent patterns and reestablish boundaries. Based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), these practical exercises are designed to help you set goals, challenge and replace negative thoughts, identify your triggers, manage conflicts, and reduce stress. 

Was your mother always shaming you, making you feel rejected? Was it always about her? Was she often emotionally, or even physically abusive towards you? Sadly, this is how narcissists act, and despite the vast majority of mothers being very maternal & loving, narcissistic mothers just aren’t like this. And, of course, this leaves scars as you become an adult.

Are there sociopaths in your life? You bet! You may not recognize them, or they may not be serial killers. Perhaps they are not causing any trouble at all. But to know what to look for is pretty important, if you ask me. It’s interesting that some people just don’t have that much of a conscience. And every person chooses how to deal with that differently. It can reflect on their actions in different ways.

Exhaustive, scientific, yet compassionate . . . An absolute gold mine for those with the disorder and their families: thorough, candid, and up-to-date advice, full of new possibilities for help. —Kirkus Reviews The vital resource for people with bipolar disorder and their loved ones...

On July 1, 1959, at Ypsilanti State Hospital in Michigan, the social psychologist Milton Rokeach brought together three paranoid schizophrenics: Clyde Benson, an elderly farmer and alcoholic; Joseph Cassel, a failed writer who was institutionalized after increasingly violent behavior toward his family; and Leon Gabor, a college dropout and veteran of World War II. The men had one thing in common: each believed himself to be Jesus Christ.

A groundbreaking look at the connection between germs and mental illness, and how we can protect ourselves. Is it possible to catch autism or OCD the same way we catch the flu? Can a child's contact with cat litter lead to schizophrenia? In her eye-opening new book, National Book Critics Circle...

Dr. James Jordan explores the dark side of narcissistic minds in "Narcissistic Dark Psychology and Gaslighting Manipulation," exposing the sinister actions that feed this personality disorder. With his wealth of psychological knowledge, Dr. Jordan reveals the frequently hidden workings of narcissistic manipulation, turning the subtle into the obvious and understandable for people who are affected by, confused by, or harmed by narcissists.

Reclaiming Sanity: Top 10 Myths About Mental Illness Debunked by Ezra Thorne is a powerful and compassionate guide that challenges the most persistent and damaging myths surrounding mental health. In a world where misinformation and stigma still shape how we understand emotional and psychological wellbeing, this book serves as both a corrective and a call to action. Through clear explanations, evidence-based insights, and a deep sense of empathy, Thorne dismantles ten widespread misconceptions that keep people suffering in silence.

As much as we would like to think we live in a world of honest and well-meaning people, bad experiences often demonstrate that the opposite is true. Individuals who have dark triad personality characteristics, such as narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, often seek vulnerable people to manipulate. Have you ever been a victim of such an individual? If you’re not well informed on dark psychology, it can be difficult to spot these characteristics.