A PERIGEE BOOK
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Copyright © 2010 by Jerold J. Kreisman, MD, and Hal Straus
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Kreisman, Jerold J. (Jerold Jay)
I hate you—don’t leave me : understanding the borderline personality / Jerold J. Kreisman and Hal Straus.—Rev. and updated. p. cm.
“A Perigee book.”
Includes bibliographical references and index.
eISBN : 978-1-101-44568-6
1. Borderline personality disorder. I. Straus, Hal. II. Title. RC569.5.B67K74 2010
616.85’852—dc22
2010029714
Disclaimer: The information in this book is true and correct to the best of our knowledge. The book is intended only as a general guide to a specific type of personality disorder and is not intended as a replacement for sound medical advice or services from the individual reader’s personal physician. The stories that begin many chapters, and other case history material throughout the book, have been developed from composites of several people and do not represent any actual person, living or dead. Any resemblance to any actual person is unintentional and purely coincidental. All recommendations herein are made without guarantees by the authors or publisher. The authors and the publisher disclaim all liability, direct or consequential, in connection with the use of any information or suggestion in this book.
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