Borderline personality disorder

/ˈbɔːɹ.dɚˌlaɪn ˌpɜːɹ.sənˈæl.ɪ.ti dɪsˈɔːɹ.dɚ/ noun

A personality disorder characterized by instability in relationships, self-image, emotions, and impulsive behavior, often with fear of abandonment.

Originally termed 'borderline' because patients were thought to be on the border between neurosis and psychosis. Now recognized as a distinct condition.

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