We Live on Saturn: How to Help a Person with Borderline Personality Disorder

There are people who are called «eternal teenagers». Their life is a series of unpredictable actions, radical changes in career and personal life, addictions, hobbies, and passions. They swing from one extreme to another, unable to rid themselves of «emotional... swings» and prone to self-destructive behavior. If you recognize a loved one, don't rush to judge: it is quite possible that the «eternal teenager» lives with borderline personality disorder (BPD). For many years, doctors misdiagnosed Daria Zavyalova, while those around her advised her to «not make things up» and «live like everyone else,» shaming and reproaching her. Only after receiving support from a psychotherapist did she understand what was happening, learned to live with and cope with BPD. Her book is an honest account of the characteristics of this disorder, aimed at making life easier for other borderline individuals and their loved ones. It is complemented by references to scientific works, excerpts from podcasts and lectures by psychiatrists, psychotherapists, neurophysiologists, as well as real stories of people living with BPD.