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To learn more about borderline personality disorder, the following books provide useful information and inspirational stories:

• The Borderline Personality Disorder Survival Guide (Alexander L. Chapman and Kim L. Gratz, New Harbinger, 2007)
  This useful book answers commonly asked questions about borderline personality disorder, including information on symptoms, treatment and skills to manage the disorder.


• Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life (Steven C. Hayes and Spencer Smith, New Harbinger, 2005)
  A step-by-step self-help program based on exercises in mindfulness, this useful book can be applied to a range of issues including anxiety, alcohol and borderline personality disorder.
  
  
• The Happiness Trap (Dr Russ Harris, Exisle Publishing Limited, 2007)
  Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles, The Happiness Trap questions our notions of happiness and helps develop self-awareness in order to transform painful thoughts and their impact on our lives.


• Skills Training Manual for Treating Borderline Personality Disorder (Marsha M. Linehan, Guilford Press, 2009)
  Targeted at therapists and clinicians, this manual provides practical advice and techniques for treating borderline personality disorder.


• Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder (Paul T. Mason and Randi Kreger, New Harbinger, 1998)
  This self-help guide for family and friends of people with borderline personality disorder provides insights into the disorder and its symptoms, and the understanding to help loved ones cope and recover through treatment.