Discusses the signs and symptoms of borderline personality disorder and explains how the families and friends of patients can cope with BPD behavior while taking care of themselves.

Walking on eggshells : does someone you care about have BPD? -- The inner world of the borderline : defining BPD -- Making sense of chaos : understanding BPD behavior -- Living in a pressure cooker : how BPD behavior affects non-BPs -- Making changes within yourself -- Understanding your situation : setting boundaries and honing skills -- Asserting your needs with confidence and clarity -- Creating a safety plan -- Protecting children from BPD behavior -- Waiting for the next shoe to drop : your borderline child -- Lies, rumors, and accusations : distortion campaigns -- What now? making decisions about your relationship.