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   <title>About.com Borderline Personality: Most Popular Articles</title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dialectical Behavior Therapy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a psychotherapy that is effective in reducing many of the symptoms of BPD. Learn more about what to expect in DBT and how to find a DBT provider. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Introduction to BPD]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is borderline personality disorder (BPD)? What are the symptoms of BPD? How is BPD treated? Learn more about the basics of borderline personality disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD Symptoms]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Borderline personality disorder symptoms include instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotion, as well as impulsive behaviors. Learn more about the symptoms of BPD. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD Treatment]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Want to learn more about borderline personality disorder treatment? This article covers all the available treatments for borderline personality disorder, including medications, psychotherapy, and intensive treatment programs. Learn more about the various treatments for BPD. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD Causes]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn more about borderline personality disorder causes. While the exact causes of borderline personality disorder are not yet known, research has determined some of the environmental, biological, and genetic factors that are strongly linked to the development of BPD. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD Diagnosis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Need to understand the basics of borderline personality disorder diagnosis? Learn more about the diagnosis of BPD, the criteria used to determine a diagnosis, and the assessment process. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD Medications]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Borderline personality disorder medications have been shown to reduce certain symptoms. Learn more about medications that are commonly used to treat borderline personality disorder. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[10 Coping Skills for BPD]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Want to change the way you respond to intense emotions? For some ideas, use this list of healthy coping skills to get started.&#10; ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Signs of BPD]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Here are some signs that may indicate your friend or loved one has borderline personality disorder (BPD). ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bipolar and Borderline]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Are bipolar and borderline personality disorder (BPD) related? Learn more about the similarities and differences between bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Coping Skills for BPD]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What are coping skills, why are they important, and how can you use healthier ways of coping? Learn new coping skills to help you manage the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD). ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Splitting?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is splitting? Learn more about splitting in borderline personality disorder (BPD). ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Is There a Borderline Test?]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/doihavebpd/f/BPDtest.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Looking for a borderline personality test? Is there a test for borderline personality disorder (BPD)? Learn more about the diagnosis of BPD and borderline personality tests.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD Myths]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[There are a number of very widely circulated myths about borderline personality disorder. Read more about borderline personality myths &#151; what is true and what is myth? ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Living with BPD]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Living with borderline personality disorder is not easy. The symptoms of BPD can affect every part of your life, making relationships, work, and health very difficult to maintain. However, despite the suffering that BPD can cause, many people learn ways to cope the symptoms and lead normal, fulfilling lives.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Borderline Anger]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Anger is a key feature of borderline personality disorder. Learn more about borderline anger and how to get help. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD Teens]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Get the facts about borderline personality adolescents. How is borderline personality in children? What are the symptoms? How can you find help for a borderline personality adolescent? ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dissociation]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is dissociation? Is dissociation a disorder? How is dissociation treated? Learn more about dissociation in borderline personality disorder (BPD). ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Impulsivity and BPD]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Are you someone who tends to take action without thinking through the consequences? Do hasty decisions often get you into trouble? Do you often act based on your feelings in the moment rather than on a long-term plan? You may be struggling with impulsive behavior, one of the symptoms of BPD. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Self-Help for BPD]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[While borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious condition that requires treatment by qualified mental health professionals, there are also sources of self-help for people with BPD. Learn more about these self-help strategies that can be used in conjunction with more formal treatment. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Borderline Relationships]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Borderline relationships are chaotic; they can feel like a roller coaster of emotion and conflict. Learning to manage these relationships is very difficult, but it is possible for borderline relationships to succeed. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD Romantic Relationships]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/forfamilyandfriends/a/BPDromantic.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[BPD relationships are often chaotic, intense, and conflict-laden. This can be especially true for romantic BPD relationships. Many people have been hurt in their romantic relationships with borderline personality partners, but others have found a way to make the relationships work.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Divorcing a BP]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Living in a relationship with someone who has borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be extremely difficult and conflict-laden.  The relationship can take a toll on all those involved, and unfortunately, things can drastically escalate during a divorce.  Anger, hostility, accusations, promises, and threats can enter every conversation. What should a person do? ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Paranoid Ideation]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/paranoia.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A definition of paranoid ideation or paranoia.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[A BPD Case Example]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/case1.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Read a description of a borderline personality case. A case example of borderline personality disorder. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Can BPs Have Normal Life]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Is it possible to live a normal life with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Suppressing Emotions]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/suppress.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Suppressing emotions does not work, and it may even end up causing you to feel worse in the long run. Learn more about why suppressing emotions can get you in trouble. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mindfulness Meditation for BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/mindfulness.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Mindfulness meditation can help people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) reduce emotion dysregulation. Learn more about how to practice mindfulness meditation to reduce the symptoms of BPD. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[How to Find a Therapist]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/howtofindhel1/a/findatherapist.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn how to find a therapist, including factors you should consider in your search, where to look to find a therapist in your area, and how to interview therapists.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/p/CBTintro.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Cognitive-behavioral therapy is one of several models of treatment. Many clinicians say they practice CBT, but what does that mean?  Who can benefit from this therapy? ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD Family]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/forfamilyandfriends/a/BPDFamily.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What effects do symptoms of borderline personality disorder have on the family? Learn more about life in the BPD family. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Empathy?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is empathy? Learn the definition of empathy. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Self Mutilation]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is self mutilation and why does it occur? Learn more about self mutilation, why it happens, and how self mutilation is treated. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Emotional Instability in BPD]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[People with borderline personality disorder experience more than just your everyday emotional ups and downs. Learn more about emotional instability in borderline personality disorder. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mentalization Based Therapy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Mentalization based therapy for borderline personality disorder (BPD) may be effective in reducing symptoms and improving functioning in patients with BPD. Learn more about this treatment approach and the latest research supporting this approach. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Intensive Outpatient Treatment]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) provide group psychotherapy services.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Divorce My BPD Spouse?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Should you divorce your BPD spouse? There is no easy answer, but here are some things to consider.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Serotonin]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/bpdglossary/g/Serotonin.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Serotonin meaning and definition.  How does it figure into Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dichotomous Thinking]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is dichotomous thinking? Learn the definition of dichotomous thinking. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Abandonment Sensitivity]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A definition of abandonment sensitivity. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Schema Therapy For BPD]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Schema Therapy seems to be effective in the treatment of borderline personality therapy (BPD). Schema therapy is based on the premise that maladaptive beliefs, or schemas, are developed early in life and played out over and over.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prognosis for BPD Teenagers]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is the prognosis for borderline personality in teenagers? Are teenagers with borderline personality likely to get better? Learn more about the recovery rates for borderline personality in teenagers. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Child Abuse and  BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/causesofbpd/a/Abuse_ar.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Does child abuse cause borderline personality disorder? Research has shown a link between child maltreatment and BPD, but the causes of BPD are not fully understood. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD and Axis II]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/AxisBPD.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Why have I heard BPD called an &quot;Axis II&quot; disorder? What does &quot;Axis II&quot; mean? ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Borderline Friend]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/forfamilyandfriends/a/bpdfriend.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If you have a friend with borderline personality disorder, you may feel confused about how you can help them. Learn more about how you can be a good friend to someone with borderline personality while also maintaining your own health. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Suicide and BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/understandingbpd/a/suicide_ar.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Suicidality is an unfortunately common occurrence in borderline personality disorder. Learn more about the link between suicide and BPD, and what you can do to keep yourself or your loved one safe. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD and Physical Health]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/BPDhealth.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, BPD is associated with some serious physical health conditions, including chronic pain disorders, arthritis, obesity, and diabetes. BPD is also associated with less healthy lifestyle choices. Learn more about the relationship between BPD and physical health, and what you can do to improve your health now. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Splitting the Family]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/forfamilyandfriends/a/splitfam.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is splitting and what should you do when a loved one or friend with borderline personality disorder is splitting? Learn more about splitting and how to manage this behavior]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Invalidation and BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/environmentalcausesorbpd/a/Invalidate.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[When discussing the causes of borderline personality disorder (BPD) the term &#147;invalidating environment&#148; is often mentioned.  It is important to know what this terms means.  ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[CBT versus DBT?]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/CBTVDBT.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Confused about the difference between cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for borderline personality disorder? ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/CBTVDBT.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Transference Focused Therapy]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/treatments/a/transference.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Transference focused therapy for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is another form of psychotherapy that has recently been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms of BPD. Learn more about this treatment approach. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD Symptoms in Teens]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/forfamilyandfriends/a/bpdchildsxs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What are borderline personality symptoms in teens? Are borderline personality symptoms different in teens and adults? ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/forfamilyandfriends/a/bpdchildsxs.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Communication Skills]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/communicationskills/tp/CommSkills.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[We communicate constantly, and tend to assume that what we are communicating is what we mean to communicate.  However, often this is not the case.  Learn some skills to avoid the misunderstandings, and learn how to hear what is being said and heard.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Types of Therapists]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/howtofindhel1/a/typesofther.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find a therapist with the right credentials and expertise. Learn about the different types of therapists and other mental health providers, and the training and expertise of each type of therapist. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Reduce Emotional Instability]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/emotvuln.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If you experience a lot of emotional ups and downs, you may be able to make some simple changes to your lifestyle that will help you get off the roller coaster. Learn skills to reduce your emotional instability and improve your psychological health. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Alcoholism and BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/relatedconditions/a/alcobpd.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn more about the prevalence of alcoholism in borderline personality disorder (BPD), the reasons that alcoholism and BPD occur together so often, and how to get help for yourself or a loved one with alcoholism and BPD.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Diagnosing Borderline Teens]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/doihavebpd/a/diagchild.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn more about diagnosing borderline adolescents, including the DSM-IV criteria for borderline personality disorder in adolescents and common misdiagnoses. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/doihavebpd/a/diagchild.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cognitive Behavioral Therapy]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/CBTdef.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A definition of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/CBTdef.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Aggression?]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/aggression.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is aggression? Learn the definition of aggression. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/aggression.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Definition of Schizophrenia]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/schizo.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is schizophrenia? Learn more about the symptoms of schizophrenia. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/schizo.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Genetic Causes of BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/causesofbpd/a/bpdgenes.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Is borderline personality disorder (BPD) caused by genetics or environment? Learn more about the most recent research on genetics and BPD.  ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Schema Focused Therapy]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/treatments/a/schema.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Schema focused therapy for borderline personality disorder (BPD) has been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms of BPD. Learn more about this treatment approach and the latest research support. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Grounding Exercises]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/grounding.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Grounding exercises are helpful for dealing with dissociation, panic, impulsive urges, and intense emotional distress. Learn more about grounding exercises and how they can help you. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/grounding.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dopamine]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/dopamine.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is dopamine? A definition of the neurotransmitter dopamine. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/dopamine.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD Statistics]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/understandingbpd/p/BPDStats.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Borderline personality disorder is one of the most common personality disorders.  How common is it?  Who gets it?  What are the risk factors?]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/understandingbpd/p/BPDStats.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD Support]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/howtofindhel1/a/support.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Borderline personality disorder support can be hard to find. Learn more about how to find BPD support. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/howtofindhel1/a/support.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Who Am I?]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/understandingbpd/a/whoami.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Do you ever find yourself asking, who am I? What do I believe in? What is my place in this world? If you do, you are not alone. Many people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) struggle with identity issues &#150; it is one of the core symptoms of the disorder. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[IHY-DLM, a Review]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/bookstoread/gr/ihateuleave.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A must read for all loved ones of those with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).  Helping everyone understand BPD, and giving real suggestions to facilitate communication.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/bookstoread/gr/ihateuleave.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Stop Walking on Eggshells]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/bookstoread/gr/StopEggshells.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A book written for the family and friends of those with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).  The goal is to help people learn about the disorder, improve their ability to cope with it, and take care of themselves.  ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/bookstoread/gr/StopEggshells.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD Assessment]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/doihavebpd/a/AssessBPD.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What should you expect from the borderline personality disorder assessment process? Learn about each step of the process, from finding a provider to getting a diagnosis. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/doihavebpd/a/AssessBPD.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dissociative Identity]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/relatedconditions/a/DID.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Dissociative identity disorder is a rare and controversial psychiatric disorder. Learn the facts about dissociative identity disorder. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/relatedconditions/a/DID.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD and Lying]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/BPDlying.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Is it true that borderline personality is associated with lying? If a person with borderline personality disorder (BPD) lies, is that just a symptom of the disorder? Learn more about the link between BPD and lying. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Abandonment and BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/abandon.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[People with BPD often have an intense fear of abandonment. Unfortunately, many of the symptoms often create a self-fulfilling prophecy, causing people with BPD to actually be abandoned by others. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/abandon.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Assertiveness?]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/assert.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is assertiveness? Learn the definition of assertiveness. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/assert.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD Marriage]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/forfamilyandfriends/a/bpdmarriage.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Many different kinds of close relationships are affected by borderline personality disorder (BPD), but perhaps none more than the borderline personality marriage. Marriages in which either one or both partner has BPD can be very tumultuous and conflict-laden. But these marriages can also be successful with work.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Feeling Statements]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/communicationskills/a/FeelStatement.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Feeling statements, otherwise known as &quot;I Statements&quot;, are powerful communication tools. Know what they are and how to use them effectively.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD and Jobs]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/f/JobsFAQ.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[I have borderline personality disorder; should this affect my job choices? BPD can impact your identity and relationships, but how does this impact job or career choices?  ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/f/JobsFAQ.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Safety Plan for BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/safety.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A safety plan is critical if you are have experienced a mental health emergency in the past (e.g., a suicide attempt), or are at risk of one in the future. Learn how to develop a comprehensive safety plan to reduce your risk.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Accepting Emotions]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/accept.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Practicing accepting emotions can lead to better emotional health. Learn more about the benefits of accepting emotions. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/accept.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Coping - In-Laws]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/copingskills/a/CopingInLaws.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Relationships with your partner's family can be difficult at times even in the best circumstances. Borderline personality disorder can make this even more difficult. Understanding how to cope is an important step to maintaining these relationships.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/copingskills/a/CopingInLaws.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Who Will Diagnose My Partner]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/forfriendsandfamily/f/SpouseBPDFAQ2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[I think my wife has borderline personality disorder, but neither she nor her therapist will take my thoughts seriously.  What can I do?]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/forfriendsandfamily/f/SpouseBPDFAQ2.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Self-Esteem and BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/SelfEsteem101.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Self-esteem refers to how you feel about yourself.  Those with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often struggle with poor self-esteem.  What does this elusive term mean?  Why is self-esteem important?  How can you improve your self-esteem?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[DSM]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/DSM.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A definition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/DSM.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Predicting BPD Prognosis]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/predictors.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Is there any way to predict borderline personality disorder prognosis? Who will recover from borderline personality disorder, and who will continue to have symptoms? Learn more about predictors of borderline personality disorder prognosis. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Will I Have BPD Forever?]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/PrognosisFAQ.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[I have been diagnosed with BPD. Does this mean I will have it for the  rest of my life? What is the prognosis for borderline personality?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Unstable Relationships]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/understandingbpd/a/InsUnsblRelatns.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Intense/unstable relationships are a common issue in borderline personality disorder (BPD), and can be a problem at school or work. Learn what this means and what this looks like.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Delusions]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/delusions.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What are delusions? Learn the definition of delusions.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[SET Communication Tool]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/forfriendsandfamily/a/SET.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Support, empathy, truth (SET) is a communication tool specifically designed for those with borderline personality disorder (BPD).  ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD Communication Problems]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/communicationskills/a/commprobbpd.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Why am I always in trouble?  Why doesn't he understand how I feel? BPD can significantly impact communication in a relationship.  Understanding  the dynamic is an important step to addressing the problem.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Coping - Rejection On the Job]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/JobRejSens.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Feelings of rejection can happen anywhere and with just about anyone, work is no exception. Often those with borderline personality disorder (BPD) have a heightened rejection sensitivity, which can result in frequent overwhelming feelings of rejection even on the job.&#10;&#10;]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Is There a Cure for BPD?]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/treatments/f/BPDcure.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Is there a cure for borderline personality disorder (BPD)? Does BPD respond to treatment? Find out about the latest research on treatment and BPD. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Why is it Called &quot;Borderline?&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/BPDname.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What does the term &quot;borderline&quot; in Borderline Personality Disorder mean? ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Should I Tell Others?]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/disclosure.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Should you tell others about your BPD diagnosis? Or is it best to keep that information confidential? What is the best way to figure out if it is a good idea to tell others? ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD Example - College]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/caseexamples/a/ExampleSchoolF.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) affects every aspect of a persons life, including school success.  Often the first symptoms of BPD become apparent during college years.  This is an example of how BPD symptoms can manifest during school years.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD Family Resources]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/forfamilyandfriends/a/BPDfamres.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Looking for borderline personality family resources? Find resources for the BPD family here, including books, websites, courses, and treatment options. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Emotion Regulation]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/emotreg.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is emotion regulation? A definition of emotion regulation. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Temperament]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/bpdglossary/g/Temperament.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Temperament--What is it? How does it influence a person?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Emotion Regulation Skills]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/emotreg.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Emotion regulation skills training can help you to reduce emotional ups and downs and improve your overall psychological health. Learn more about how emotion regulation skills training can help you, and get tips of skills training exercises to try. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Self Care for BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/selfcare.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Good self-care is critical to physical and mental health. Learn more about developing good self care, including diet, sleep, medication, and exercise habits. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Residential Treatment]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/levelsofcare/g/RTC.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An higher level of care. Residential Treatment Programs are good for those who require structured long term programming in a inclusive setting.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Finding a Therapist]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/findingatherapist/p/FAT.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Finding the right therapist is one of the most important steps in treating your Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).  Find out what to look for, and how to find a therapist.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Temperament 101]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/biologicalcausesofbpd/a/Temperament101.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Temperament refers to inborn personality traits, and plays a role in the development of personality disorder.  It is important to have a general understanding of temperament whether trying to understand yourself, someone you care about, or the development of borderline personality disorder (BPD). ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Should I Do in a Crisis?]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/crisisfaq.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What should you do if you are at immediate risk of harming yourself or someone else? This article will tell you exactly how to handle a BPD crisis.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Books About BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/resources/a/BPDBooks.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Interested in learning more about BPD? Here are some books about borderline personality disorder (BPD) to get you started. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mindful Breathing]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/ht/breathe.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A simple mindfulness exercise: mindful breathing ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/ht/breathe.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Psychiatric Hospitals and BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/treatments/a/psychhospital.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find out what to expect if you are treated at a psychiatric hospital for borderline personality disorder. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/treatments/a/psychhospital.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Antisocial Personality]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/antisoc.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is antisocial personality disorder? Learn more about the definition of antisocial personality disorder. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/antisoc.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Conduct Disorder]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/ConductDO.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is conduct disorder? What are the symptoms of conduct disorder? A definition of conduct disorder. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/ConductDO.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Did I just develop BPD?]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/understandingbpd/f/FAQNew.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Recently diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD)?  How did you develop it?  Is it new, or something that I have had all along?  Why  am I just being diagnosed now? ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Personality Disorder]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/pdisorder.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is a personality disorder? How is a personality disorder diagnosed? Learn more about the criteria for personality disorders. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mood Disorders]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/depression/g/MoodDisorders.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Your moody, or people keep telling you that you are. Is it Bipolar, or something else?  You feel so sad, and seem to be so irritable.  Is more than just being down? Defining the cause of your mood disruptions will allow you to better address them and move forward.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Definition of Comorbidity]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/comorbid.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is comorbidity? Learn the definition of comorbidity. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/comorbid.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Partial Hospitalization]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/levelsofcare/g/PHP.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An intermediate level of care. Partial Hospitalization Programs are good for those whoe require structured programming during the day, but do not require overnight care.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/levelsofcare/g/PHP.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Quit Therapy]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/howtofindhel1/a/quit.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[It is not uncommon for people who are getting treatment for a psychiatric disorder to feel like they want to quit therapy. Before you make a decision about dropping out of therapy, however, here are some things to consider.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[ADHD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/ADHD.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A definition of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Family Therapy for BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/forfamilyandfriends/a/famther.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Family therapy for borderline personality disorder (BPD) may be a helpful addition to traditional BPD treatment plans. Why family therapy for BPD? Family members of people with BPD frequently report feeling overwhelmed by their loved ones&#146; symptoms, and often need help understanding where these symptoms come from and how they are best managed. Family therapy for BPD may also help reduce symptoms by helping the family to function in a healthier way.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Narcissistic Personality]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/narcissist.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is narcissistic personality disorder? Learn the definition and symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/narcissist.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Self-Harm]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/selfharm.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A definition of self-harm in BPD. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/selfharm.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Will My Children Get BPD?]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/causesofbpd/f/parent_fq.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If you have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, you may wonder what impact the condition will have on your children. Are they at risk to develop BPD too? Learn more about the impact of BPD on your children and steps you can take to reduce the likelihood that they will also have BPD. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Understanding the BP Mother]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/bookstoread/gr/UTBM.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A book for those whose mothers have borderline personality disorder, it aims to provide insight and guidance.  We are affected by our mothers throughout our lives, and children of &quot;borderline mothers&quot; may find that they are still negatively impacted by their mothers' disorder throughout their adulthood.  ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD - Work Example]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/caseexamples/a/ExampleWorkM.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Borderline personality disorder (BPD) can impact relationships, and thus success, at work.  There are many possible scenarios, this is an example of one]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Reinforcement]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/reinforcement.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is reinforcement? Reinforcement is a term that comes from behavioral psychologists; these are psychologists who focus on the factors that cause and maintain behaviors (or actions). Reinforcement is when a behavior is increased or maintained by its consequences. Reinforcement may be either positive or negative.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Therapeutic Alliance]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/alliance.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The therapeutic alliance refers to the relationship between a mental health therapist (e.g., a psychiatrist, psychologist, mental health counselor, social worker) and a client. There is evidence that a strong therapeutic alliance predicts better outcomes in therapy. A strong therapeutic alliance is evident when the client feels comfortable with the therapist, has a sense of common goals or purpose with the therapist, and feels a sense of safety and trust in the therapy process]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lowering Med Costs]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/medication/f/SaveMeds.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[For anybody, the cost of maintaining prescription medications can be difficult. Often those with borderline personality disorder find that the monthly drug bill can be too much.  What are some things that you can do?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Inpatient Treatment for BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/treatments/a/inpatient.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn more about what to expect during an inpatient treatment for a mental health condition.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Insurance Coverage and BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/f/InsBPD.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Insurance coverage varies in general.  How does a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder affect coverage? What can be done?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Eating Disorders and BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/relatedconditions/a/EatingDO.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Eating disorders and borderline personality disorder frequently occur together. Learn more about the relationship between eating disorders and borderline personality. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Psychoeducation]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/psychoed.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A definition of psychoeducation in borderline personality disorder. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hippocampus]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/bpdglossary/g/Hippocampus.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Hippocampus meaning and definition.  How does it figure into Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Criteria for Therapists]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/findingatherapist/a/TherapCriteria.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[It is important to make an educated decision when choosing a therapist.  Having guidelines will help you know what you should be looking for. How will I know the therapist is qualified?  Should he really be silent for the most part?  Knowing what questions to ask a potential therapist will help you make the best decision for you.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD and Violence]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/BPDviolence.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Is there a link between borderline personality and violence? Learn more about whether borderline personality disorder is associated with violence, and how to get help. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Couples Counseling for BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/bpdcouples.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If your partner or spouse has borderline personality disorder, will couples counseling for borderline personality help? Learn more about the effectiveness of couples counseling in borderline personality couples. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sometimes I Act Crazy]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/bookstoread/gr/SometimesCrazy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A review of the book about borderline personality disorder written by the authors of &quot;I Hate You, Don't Leave Me&quot;, by the About.com guide to BPD. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Oppositional Defiant Disorder]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/ODD.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is oppositional defiant disorder? What are the symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder? ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/ODD.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Central Nervous System Defined]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/CNS.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is the central nervous system? Learn about the central nervous system. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/CNS.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Get Me Out Of Here - A Review]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/gr/GMOH.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Get Me Out of Here: My Recovery From Borderline Personality Disorder, by Rachel Reiland.  A firsthand account of living with and recovering from  borderline personality disorder.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Mindful Driving]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/minddriving.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Mindfulness exercises can help to reduce problems related to automatic or impulsive behaviors. Try this mindfulness exercise: mindful driving. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Distress Tolerance Skills]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/distress.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Distress tolerance skills training is a core feature of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for borderline personality disorder (BPD). The distress tolerance skills are meant to reduce impulsive behavior, which can often result from an inability to tolerate strong emotions.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Anger As Communication]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/AngerComm.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Communicating feelings can be one of the most difficult things a person does.  For the BP, it can seem impossible.  Anger may be one of the only ways to communicate difficult feelings.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD and the Internet]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/internetBPD.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[While the internet has become an important vehicle for education and communication for people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), it may also make life harder for people with BPD. Learn more about how the internet may magnify some symptoms of BPD. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Managing Money &amp; BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/MoneyManagBPD.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Money management is hard for many people, and those with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often face additional financial challenges. Learning how to budget can help.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Finding Meaning]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/meaning.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[This is one exercise that is designed to help you identify what is meaningful to you. Of course, finding meaning is not an easy process, and no one exercise will get you there; finding meaning takes work and is best accomplished with the help of a good therapist. In fact, this may be an exercise that you want to work on with your therapist.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Mindful Eating]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/ht/mindeat.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Try this exercise to cultivate mindful eating. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/ht/mindeat.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD in Adolescents]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/resources/fr/teenbpdrev.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A review of Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents by Blaise A. Aguirre. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/resources/fr/teenbpdrev.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Psychodynamic Therapy]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/dynamic.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A definition of psychodynamic therapy. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/dynamic.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Is Self Help Enough?]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/selfhelp.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, BPD just isn't the kind of disorder that can be treated easily through a self help approach. This isn't to say that self help for borderline personality disorder doesn't exist; its just that none of these programs are intended to be used alone.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tips for Better Sleep]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/copingwithbpdsymptoms/tp/BPDSleep.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Getting quality sleep can reduce mood swings and irritability and improve your quality of life. Learn tips for getting a good night's sleep. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Suicidal Ideation (SI)]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/bpdglossary/g/SI.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Suicidal Ideation (SI) meaning and definition.  How does it figure into Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/bpdglossary/g/SI.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Invalidating Environment]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/invalid.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is an emotionally invalidating environment? Learn the definition of emotionally invalidating environment in borderline personality disorder (BPD). ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/invalid.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[agranulocytosis]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/agran.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is agranulocytosis? Learn about the definition of agranulocytosis. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/agran.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Self-Injury]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/selfinjuriousbehavior/p/Self_harm.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[It may be referred to as cutting, self-mutilation, self-injury, or amny other things, but it happens, often in secret. Find out what it is, and  what it means.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/selfinjuriousbehavior/p/Self_harm.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Skills Training Manual for BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/resources/fr/skillsmanual.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Skills Training Manual for Treating Borderline Personality Disorder by Marsha Linehan, Ph.D, is a companion to the full treatment manual for DBT. The manual is incredibly popular, and is on the bookshelf of many DBT providers and clients. But, is it worth the purchase? ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Military and BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/f/MilitaryBPD.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A previous history of mental illness, including a personality disorder, does not preclude a desire to enter the army, navy, or marines.  But does a previous history of mental illness mean that a person cannot enter the military?]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/f/MilitaryBPD.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD Relapse During Therapy]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/f/WhyRelapse.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[You have been working hard in therapy, and seem to be making some progress. But it seems that just when things start to be looking up, you relapse. Does all the progress get erased? Why do the relapses occur? Will you ever be non-borderline?]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/f/WhyRelapse.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Will I Be Sleepy?]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/medication/f/SideEffect.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Medication is recommended for those with borderline personality disorder (BPD).  Will antidepressants or other drugs make it hard to stay awake?]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/medication/f/SideEffect.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Suicide Risk]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/understandingbpd/a/suiciderisk.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Is there a way to predict who is at greatest risk for attempting or committing suicide? This article covers two different kinds of suicide risk factors: distal and proximal risk factors.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/understandingbpd/a/suiciderisk.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Hypomania]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/hypomania.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A definition of hypomania or a hypomanic episode]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/hypomania.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[PTSD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/PTSD.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is posttraumatic stress disorder? Learn the definition of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/PTSD.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Supportive Psychotherapy]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/bpdglossary/g/SupprtveTx.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Supportive Psychotherapy meaning and definition.  How does it figure into Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/bpdglossary/g/SupprtveTx.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Bipolar Disorder]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/bpdglossary/g/BiPolar.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Bipolar Disorder meaning and definition.  How does it figure into Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/bpdglossary/g/BiPolar.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Can BPD Be Prevented?]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/causesofbpd/f/prevent.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Is it possible to prevent borderline personality disorder (BPD)? Learn more about the causes of BPD and whether BPD can be prevented. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/causesofbpd/f/prevent.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Electroconvulsive Therapy]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/ECT.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Is electroconvulsive therapy as a treatment option for people with depression and borderline personality disorder? Learn more about the indications for electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/ECT.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[BPD and Age]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/whydecline.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Studies show that BPD symptoms tend to diminish with age. Unfortunately we don&#146;t know exactly why borderline personality disorder symptoms tend to reduce over time. However, experts have speculated that there could be a few reasons why people with borderline personality disorder tend to get better with age. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/whydecline.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Psychotic Symptoms]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/psychotic.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What are psychotic symptoms? Learn the definition of psychotic symptoms. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/psychotic.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Psychotropic Drugs Defined]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/psytropic.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What are psychotropic drugs, and how are they used? Learn more about psychotropic drugs. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/psytropic.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[What Is an Omega 3 Fatty Acid?]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/Omega3.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is an Omega 3 fatty acid? Learn about Omega 3 fatty acids. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/Omega3.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Can I Have Two Therapists?]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/f/TwoPlusTxs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Sometimes in the course of treatment, a person will want to see an additional therapist to target a specific issue, such as a personality disorder. This can cause more harm than good. Why is it a bad idea? ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/f/TwoPlusTxs.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Stigma and BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/stigmabpd.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn more about stigma and borderline personality disorder. Why are people with borderline personality disorder stigmatized? How does stigma affect people with BPD? And what can be done to stop stigma? ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/stigmabpd.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Active Problem Solving]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/problem.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Too often we focus on trying to deal with difficult emotions we face in our day-to-day lives. However, it's often more effective to focus on the problem at hand than to focus on trying to control your emotions.  Tackling problems head on can help you feel that your life is more manageable and less stressful. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Pros and Cons Tool]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/proscons.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The pros and cons tool can help you evaluate any decision- whether or not to buy a house, drop out of school, or change jobs. This tool can help you look at a decision from all angles and choose the most effective course. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Stigma]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/stigma.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is stigma? How does stigma impact people with mental health issues? Learn the definition of stigma and how it applies to mental health. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/stigma.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
         </item>
         
         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Neurotransmitter]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/transmit.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is a neurotransmitter? Learn the definition and meaning of neurotransmitter. ]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/transmit.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
         </item>
         
         <item>
         <title><![CDATA[Expressive Writing]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/writing.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Expressive writing has been shown to have a positive impact on both physical and psychological health in individuals suffering from a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, depression, psychological trauma, cancer, and asthma. It&#146;s no wonder that people have used expressive writing for centuries as a means of personal discovery, catharsis, and meaning-making. If you&#146;ve never tried expressive writing, this is another skill to add to your coping skills toolbox.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[adsf]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Borderline personality disorder (BPD) can affect a person's success in college or other educational training programs -- even the most eager students.  There are steps that the BP can take to increase the likelihood of success in education.    ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sitting Meditation]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Sitting meditation can be a powerful way to improve your emotional health. Learn more about how to practice sitting meditation.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Choose Self Help Books]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[There are so many self help books out there -- how do you know which one to choose? Learn how to evaluate which self help books are quality and which are questionable. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mania]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A definition of mania. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Devaluation]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A definition of devaluation. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[How SSRIs Work]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/antidepressants/f/SSRIworks.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[SSRIs are commonly prescribed to those with Borderline Personality Disorder.  Why they are prescribed and how they work.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Borderline Personality - Articles]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[An index of articles for the Borderline Personality guide site.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Child Abuse]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is child abuse? Learn more about the legal and accepted definitions of child abuse and neglect. Child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment can result in serious injury and log-lasting mental health problems such as borderline personality disorder (BPD). ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[How Common is BPD?]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/doihavebpd/f/PrevalenceBPD.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[How common is the diagnosis of BPD? It is more common than you might imagine. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPD for Dummies]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/resources/fr/bpddummies.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Borderline Personality Disorder for Dummies is a readable, practical, and comprehensive tool for people with BPD and their loved ones. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Support Groups]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/levelsofcare/g/SupportGps.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Supportive care. Support Groups are good for those looking for ongoing supportive communication with those dealing with similar issues.  ]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Psychotherapy for BPD]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/treatments/a/therapy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Psychotherapy is considered to be the most important and effective component of treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD). While medications and other forms of treatment can be helpful in alleviating some of the symptoms of BPD, psychotherapy for borderline personality disorder is the most effective way to significantly reduce symptoms.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Emotional Validation]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/validate.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is emotional validation? Learn the definition of emotional validation and the role of emotional validation in borderline personality disorder (BPD). ]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[How to Reduce Stress]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/reduce_stress.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Are you looking for ways to reduce stress and improve your emotional stability if you have borderline personality disorder? Certain stressors in our lives are controllable, and with some planning we can keep these stressors at bay. Here are some tips for reducing controllable stressors.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Anger As Protection]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[For many of those with borderline personality disorder, anger protects and defends them from hurt, uncomfortable feelings and additional pain.  The anger is like an armor, nothing can get in, but nothing can get out.&#10;Understanding how anger works is a step towards change.  ]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Beginner&#039;s Mind]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/ht/beginners.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Try this exercise to practice beginner's mind in your mindfulness practice. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Taking A Break]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/communicationskills/a/TakeABreak.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Communicating during times of intense feelings can be difficult.  Borderline personality disorder (BPD) can result in extremely intense feelings and a need to express them.  Sometimes taking a break from the conflict is the first step.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is a Flashback?]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/flashback.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is a flashback? Learn how to identify whether you (or a loved one) experience flashbacks. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Acetylcholine]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/bpdglossary/g/Acetylcholine.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Acetylcholine meaning and definition.  How does it figure into Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cognitive/Perceptual Symptoms]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/bpdglossary/g/CogPercptSx.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Cognitive/perceptual symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD), what are they?  How are they treated?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Peer Review]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/peerreview.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ever wonder what peer review is? Learn more about the peer review process. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Psychiatric Disorder]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/psychiatric.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is a psychiatric disorder? A psychiatric disorder is any pattern of psychological or behavioral symptoms that causes an individual significant distress, impairs their ability to function in life, and/or significantly increases their risk of death, pain, disability, or loss of freedom. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Shame?]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/shame.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is shame? Learn the definition of shame and how this emotion is different than guilt. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Definition of Bulimia Nervosa]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/BN.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is bulimia nervosa? Learn about the definition and symptoms of bulimia nervosa. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Akathisia]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/akathisia.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Akathisia is a side effect of antipsychotic and antidepressant medications. People experiencing akathisia have an intense and very disturbing sense of restlessness, agitation, or anxiety.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Definition of Anorexia Nervosa]]></title>
         <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/AN.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is anorexia nervosa? Learn the symptoms of anorexia nervosa. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Idealization]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A definition of idealization. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-25T10:14:52Z</dc:date>
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