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Dr. Heller will regularly answer questions regarding the Borderline Personality Disorder and other biological causes of unhappiness.  Please look at the FAQ (frequently asked questions) and the archives PRIOR to submitting a question.  The Site Index will assist you in finding additional information.

Unfortunately, Dr. Heller is not able to answer every question, but will answer questions that can be helpful to many readers.  Please be concise.  Long questions cannot be answered.

Again, there are many questions that have already been answered, so please take a careful look at the FAQ and the archives.

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FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

bullet point What should I do first? 
bullet point What is the BPD?
bullet point Is it my fault?
bullet point How do I inform someone that he/she has the BPD?
bullet point What should I do if I have the BPD?
bullet point Is counseling necessary?
bullet point What can I do to help my child who has the BPD?
bullet point What can I do to keep my children from getting the BPD?
bullet point What medications are successful at treating the BPD, and what about side effects?
bullet point How is the BPD diagnosed and can it be diagnosed in children?
bullet point Is the BPD a character disorder?
bullet point Why are borderlines self-destructive?
bullet point What causes self-mutilation and can it be cured?
bullet point What's the difference between bipolar and the BPD?
bullet point Who can I see to help me with the BPD?
bullet point Are borderlines pathological liars?
bullet point What can be done for pathological liars?
bullet point What legal issues are involved with the BPD?
bullet point What do I do if I'm concerned that my ex-spouse has the BPD and I'm concerned about its effects on our children?
bullet point Can being raised by a parent with the BPD cause problems?
bullet point Drs.  & Therapists Who Treat BPDs
bullet point Are there any other techniques for changing the way you see things and crash less often? 
bullet point BPD in Children?

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Disclaimer by Leland M. Heller, M.D.:

"My purpose is to give information to both help the individual and other readers.  I can not, and am not, assuming the role of your physician in any answer I make.

I also do not know your other medical problems and psychiatric diagnoses, which usually have a dramatic effect on medication (and other treatment) recommendations.  You must make a medical and treatment plan with your physician and therapist(s).

I frequently recommend some books and tapes to help individuals.  Zig Ziglar's tapes are particularly useful ('How to Stay Motivated' - 1-800-527-0306), and in my experience borderlines who listen every day to Ziglar do the best.  I receive no monetary compensation for any of these recommendations."

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