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Borderline personality disorder
A severe personality disorder, characterized by a very fragile self-esteem, highly volatile interpersonal relationships, and extreme moods and behaviors.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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