The Buddha and the Borderline
My Recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder through Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Buddhism, and Online Dating
by:
Kiera Van Gelder
Summary:
The memoir recounts the author's journey with borderline personality disorder (BPD), detailing her struggles with self-harm, addiction, and unstable relationships. She shares her path to recovery through dialectical behavior therapy, the principles of Buddhism, and her experiences with online dating as a means of understanding herself and her mental health condition.
Key points:
1. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): The book explores BPD, a mental disorder causing unstable moods and relationships, and its associated struggles like self-harm and emotional pain.
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