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    Othello likely suffers from a personality disorder. Specifically, due to his unstable interpersonal relationships, intense emotions, and several other reasons, it can be determined that Othello definitely possesses borderline personality disorder. A specific definition of borderline personality disorder can be found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The manual groups this personality disorder under the Cluster B personality disorders, and summarizes it as “a pervasive

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    For Susanna, her attempt at suicide and being self destructive has been just one of the diagnosis behind borderline personality disorder. Due to Susanna feeling that nothing in her life was in her own control, she used the ultimate power of being able to take her own life. She acted out to express what she was feeling inside, and to show that she does have power over herself. After her suicide attempt, her parents sent her to go see her father's friend who is a psychologist, where she showed the

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    Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is described as “a serious mental disorder marked by a pattern of ongoing instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and functioning” (National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 2017, p. 1). Individuals who have BPD struggle to regulate or control their emotions and impulses. There is considerable controversy over the diagnosis of BPD and limited figures on its prevalence within the Canadian population (Grant et al., 2008), but American figures identify 6%

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    Borderline Personality Disorder Three “clusters” categorize personality disorders; Cluster A, Cluster B, and Cluster C. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) falls into Cluster B. Cluster B consists of dramatic, emotional, and erratic disorders. Females and males are almost equally diagnosed with this personality disorder. BPD doesn’t favor one gender over the other because both males and females struggle with aspects in this cluster equally. Borderline Personality Disorder focuses on the instability

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    Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), according to the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, is an axis II disorder under cluster B of the personality disorder diagnoses. Personality disorders and intellectual disabilities considered to be long-term issues are classified under axis II. The dramatic, emotional, or erratic personality disorders are grouped under cluster B. According to the American Psychiatric Association

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    break out of said monotony. It can also be a tale of the dangers of desires and the downfall that obsessive natures can lead to. This is true for the main character’s wife, Carolyn Burnham, who appears to have both Borderline Personality Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder. While the movie is mainly focused on Lester Burnham and his eventual desire to break free from his conformities, there is a focus on how Carolyn focuses mainly on her work, conformity, and order to the point where

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    A psychodynamic theory analyzes the early parental relationships that can explain the underlying causes for Borderline Personality disorder (Gabbard, 2010). Psychodynamic theory can explain the early childhood experiences of Estelle and parents that cause and shape her personality. At an early age, she felt unappreciated and that her school accomplishments were not valued. She believes that her parents only gave her attention if she did something wrong and she always felt that her dad favored her

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    Parenting any young adult can come with it's share of headaches and battles just as it is filled with times of immense pride and satisfaction. If you're parenting a child aged 17 to 28 who shows signs of borderline personality disorder, the summary of your parenting has factors in intense fear and anxiety over your child's health and well-being. You might find yourself in a place that shames you. There are moments when everything feels almost normal, while, in others, you carry this sort of love-hate

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    Borderline Personality Disorder There are many disorders in our world that affect us every day. Some of these disorders can be manageable by simple changes in daily activates and others need extensive treatments and yet will never be “cured”. Borderline personality disorder is one that affects a person so radically that the person may consider suicide or even commit it. Extensive therapy and even sometimes drugs are needed to lead a healthy life. BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER (BPD) is

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    The Revised Diagnostic Interview for Borderlines (DIB-R) was designed to reliably diagnose Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It is not a global diagnostic assessment. Rather, the purpose of the DIB-R is to distinguish Borderline Personality Disorder from other clinical diagnoses (Gunderson, Kolb, & Austin, 1981). Development John Gunderson, M.D. and Jonathon Kolb, M.D developed the Diagnostic Interview for Borderlines (DIB) in 1976 (Hurt, Clarkin, Koenigsberg, Frances, & Nurnberg, 1986).

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