Stormy Lives: A Journey Through Personality Disorder

A fascinating, engaging, and jargon-free account of personality disorders and their treatment.

Stormy moods, difficult relationships, self-harm, depression, underperforming, family and friends at their wits end, no one seems able to help. These are the hallmarks of personality disorder. But according to Dr Lee:

* It’s not your fault

* There are treatments for your condition

* But the treatment is only effective if you work at it

Dr Tennyson Lee draws on his extensive experience as a clinical psychiatrist to provide a fascinating, engaging and jargon free account of the personality disorders and their treatments. In a work of great humanity and clarity, illustrated by case vignettes, the author explains:

* What exactly is a personality disorder?

* What are the causes?

* What are the different types of personality disorder?

* What happens in treatment?

* How can family and friends best be of assistance?

* How will treatment help?

This book is essential reading for anyone considering treatment and for those working or studying in mental health.