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The Buddha and the Borderline

My Recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder Through Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Buddhism, and Online Dating

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The Buddha and the Borderline

By: Kiera Van Gelder
Narrated by: Carla Mercer-Meyer
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Kiera Van Gelder's first suicide attempt at the age of 12 marked the onset of her struggles with drug addiction, depression, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, and chaotic romantic relationships - all of which eventually led to doctors' belated diagnosis of borderline personality disorder 20 years later.

The Buddha and the Borderline is a window into this mysterious and debilitating condition, an unblinking portrayal of one woman's fight against the emotional devastation of borderline personality disorder. This haunting, intimate memoir chronicles both the devastating period that led to Kiera's eventual diagnosis and her inspirational recovery through therapy, Buddhist spirituality, and a few online dates gone wrong. Kiera's story sheds light on the private struggle to transform suffering into compassion for herself and others, and is essential listening for all seeking to understand what it truly means to recover and reclaim the desire to live.

©2010 Kiera Van Gelder (P)2017 Post Hypnotic Press Inc. Mental Health Mood Disorders Personal Development Psychology & Mental Health Health Inspiring Meditation
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I loved this audible book! I was interested in DBT and came across it. The title had me curious, the sample had me hooked. It's so descriptive open and honest I could relate to the behaviours, the processes and the journey. The narration and speed of the read seemed fitting for the borderline mind. I think that therapists would find this insightful and people who have wondered and reflected about their personalities and partners too would find this enlightening. An ongoing process. Felt really positive and a great listen.

Empowering!

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wow raw truth and I loved the way at the end you show your not healed but we manage and can continue to manage recognize and move on and grow. wicked book !

fellow Bordeline

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It’s deep and heavy but oh so perfect! Thank you Kiera - inspirational stuff and a new perspective on BPD.

Real life experiences and a new perspective

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I was recently diagnosed with BPD. I have always suffered but getting the diagnosis was a turning point for me that's when I could see what was happening to me what I have battled with my whole life. I've had two hospital trips since and still not getting the correct help or treatment so I have been relying on Harbinger work books and self care. All the books I have come across have been like a guide you pick up from the pet shop on how to care for a destructive rescue dog (aka your BPD loved one)
This book was the first from my perspective. It was like hearing my own life story again and now I feel like I have some next steps I can take.
Thank you for telling your story, Keira Van Gelder.

If you have BPD this is a must read/listen

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So helpful thanks kiera for sharing n showing the light, bought this books years ago but dint read cause I don't lik the r tea sets voice,,, but content is great

So helpful welwritten, but reader voice annoying

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