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A 3 page paper that describes this disorder, including the DSM-IV-TR criteria. The writer reports the case of Becky in terms of her diagnosis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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the citation methods listed below. Citation styles constantly change, and these examples may not contain the most recent updates.?? BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER Research compiled for The Paper
Store, , July 2010 properly! Having only found itself into the DSM in 1980, borderline
personality disorder is a relatively new mental illness category. Gunderson (2001) explained that borderline personality disorder "is layered between neurotic disorders and psychotic disorders" (Oldham, 2004). This makes the disorder
very difficult to diagnose. This is also a very difficult disorder to treat. In fact, information at Faces of Abnormal Psychology says that no sure way to treat borderline personality
disorder has been found (McGraw-Hill, 2007). The DSM-IV-TR states the borderline personality is an Axis II disorder and it is "is manifested by pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships,
self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts" (The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, 2010). Like all disorders described in
the DSM, diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) requires a series of events on the part of the patient. For BPD, five of nine criteria must be present for a
significant amount of time: 1. Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment, such as lying, stealing, temper tantrums, etc. (American Psychiatric Association, 301.83). 2. A pattern of unstable
and intense interpersonal relationships characterized by alternating between extremes of idealization and devaluation (American Psychiatric Association, 301.83). 3. Identity disturbance: markedly and persistently unstable self-image or sense of self (American
Psychiatric Association, 301.83). 4. Impulsivity in at least two areas that are potentially self-damaging (e.g., promiscuous sex, eating disorders, substance abuse, reckless driving, etc.) (American Psychiatric Association, 301.83). 5. Recurrent
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