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            <title><![CDATA[Living with BPD]]></title>
            <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/livingwithbpd.htm</link>
            <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 Relationships]]></title>
            <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/bpdrelationships.htm</link>
            <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[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>
            <category>health</category>
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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>
            <category>health</category>
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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>
            <category>health</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dissociation]]></title>
            <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/glossary/g/dissociation.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A definition of dissociation.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
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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>
            <category>health</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Borderline Anger]]></title>
            <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/understandingbpd/a/bpdanger.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Anger is a key feature of borderline personality disorder. Learn more about borderline anger and how to get help. ]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
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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>
            <category>health</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divorcing a BP]]></title>
            <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/forfriendsandfamily/f/DivorceBPD1.htm</link>
            <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[Intensive Outpatient Treatment]]></title>
            <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/levelsofcare/g/IOP.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) provide group psychotherapy services.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Schema Therapy For BPD]]></title>
            <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/p/SchemaTx.htm</link>
            <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[Signs of BPD]]></title>
            <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/forfamilyandfriends/a/signsofBPD.htm</link>
            <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[Divorce My BPD Spouse?]]></title>
            <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/divorcefaq.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Should you divorce your BPD spouse? There is no easy answer, but here are some things to consider.]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
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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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            <title><![CDATA[Mentalization Based Therapy]]></title>
            <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/treatments/a/mentalize.htm</link>
            <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>
            <category>health</category>
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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>
            <category>health</category>
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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>
            <category>health</category>
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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>
            <category>health</category>
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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>
            <category>health</category>
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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>
            <category>health</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[BPD Myths]]></title>
            <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/understandingbpd/tp/Myths.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a common but often misunderstood mental illness. There are several myths about BPD that increase the stigma and keep those who are affected by the illness the from getting the support and treatment needed.  Find out the real story behind this illness.   ]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is Splitting?]]></title>
            <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/splitting.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What is splitting? Learn more about splitting in borderline personality disorder (BPD). ]]></description>
            <category>health</category>
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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>
            <category>health</category>
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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>
            <category>health</category>
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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>
            <category>health</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[BPD Medications]]></title>
            <link>http://bpd.about.com/od/treatments/a/BPDmeds.htm</link>
            <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>
            <category>health</category>
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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>
            <category>health</category>
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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>
            <category>health</category>
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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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