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Get Me Out of Here: My Recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder

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'Get Me Out of Here: My Recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder' by Rachel Reiland is a raw and honest memoir detailing the author's journey of recovery from BPD. Through the author's personal experiences, readers witness the complexities of living with the disorder, from struggling with destructive behaviors and dysfunctional coping mechanisms to seeking understanding and healing through therapy. The narrative progresses from a simplistic portrayal of symptoms to a deeper exploration of innermost fears and motivations, ultimately shedding light on the relentless pursuit of love and acceptance that underlies the struggles of individuals with BPD.

As Rachel delves into her past traumas and recurring dreams, readers are confronted with the profound impact of abandonment fears and the internal struggle between vulnerability and strength. not only serves as a beacon of hope for those battling BPD but also provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by individuals with the disorder, offering a compassionate and authentic portrayal that resonates with readers on a deep emotional level.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is heartfelt and evolving, capturing the author's journey from initial confusion to deeper self-understanding.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot centers on the author's personal battles with BPD, detailing her therapy experiences and the emotional challenges she faces on her path to recovery.

Setting:

The setting intertwines clinical environments with the author's emotional journey, highlighting her mental landscape.

Pacing:

The pacing is dynamic, beginning gradually and intensifying as the author's insights and emotional experiences unfold.
The kids had strewn toys all over the floor; disposable diapers overflowed the trash can. Crackers lay smashed on the milk-stained hardwood floor. Overloaded ash trays on every tabletop. Fast-food wra...

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Rachel Reiland's book is based on her personal experiences with borderline personality disorder (BPD).
Some readers found the book validating and insightful regarding their own struggles with BPD.
The book emphasizes the importance of unconditional love and safety in therapy for those with BPD.
Readers appreciated the humanizing portrayal of BPD, challenging the stigma surrounding it.
Rachels's journey shows the complexity of BPD and reveals deep emotional struggles.
The book is not a traditional self-help book but offers relatable personal insights.
Many readers felt a sense of hope after reading Rachel's story, despite her struggles.
The narrative includes discussions of therapy and the impact of childhood experiences on mental health.
Rachel's writing is described as courageous and well-articulated, resonating with those familiar with BPD.
The memoir explores deeper emotional layers rather than presenting a simplistic view of symptoms.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Triggers/content warnings include discussions of Borderline Personality Disorder, mental health crises, childhood trauma, emotional instability, and possible self-harm.

From The Publisher:

With astonishing honesty, this memoir reveals what mental illness looks and feels like from the inside, and how healing from borderline personality disorder is possible through intensive therapy and the support of loved ones.

With astonishing honesty, this memoir, Get Me Out of Here, reveals what mental illness looks and feels like from the inside, and how healing from borderline personality disorder is possible through intensive therapy and the support of loved ones. A mother, wife, and working professional, Reiland was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder at the age of 29-a diagnosis that finally explained her explosive anger, manipulative behaviors, and self-destructive episodes including bouts of anorexia, substance abuse, and promiscuity. A truly riveting read with a hopeful message.Excerpt: "My hidden secrets were not well-concealed. The psychological profile had been right as had the books on BPD. I was manipulative, desperately clinging and prone to tantrums, explosiveness, and frantic acts of desperation when I did not feel the intimacy connection was strong enough. The tough chick loner act of self-reliance was a complete facade."

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