borderline personality

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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.

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