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borderline personality Etymology: OFr, bordure + L, linea + personalis a disorder in which there is a pervasive pattern of instability of self-image, interpersonal relationships, and mood. There is almost always a marked, persistent disturbance of identity, which is frequently manifested by uncertainty about more than one important personal issue. The hallmark of borderline personality is the defense mechanism of "splitting" in which the person views people or situations as being either all good or all bad and acts accordingly. Five or more traits are required to meet the criteria for borderline personality. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There is strong evidence that sexual abuse (1), rejection by a parent, and other factors such as anxiety disorder, major depression, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, and substance abuse, can, and do, influence the development of an inclination towards homosexual behaviour. Borderline personality disorder affects about 2% of the adult population and is characterised by impulsive, often self-destructive, behaviour and mood swings. Similarly, Linehan's (1993) biosocial emotional dysregulation theory holds that self-injury in person's diagnosed with borderline personality disorder occurs secondary to a person being highly sensitive and reactive to emotional stimuli, yet having a deficit in emotion regulation skills. |
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