01-16-2008, 12:41 PM
A 24-year-old female is brought to the emergency room after threatening to kill herself by cutting her wrists. She has multiple scars on her wrists, which she admits were caused by prior suicide attempts. She states she is very angry at her boyfriend, who left her for another woman. She previously thought her boyfriend was an angel and now she thinks he is a monster. She feels very empty inside. While smiling, she states that she is depressed. During the interview, she drops
to the ground, but continues to talk while lying on the floor. She believes nobody understands her. What is her underlying personality disorder?
A. Antisocial
B. Borderline
C. Histrionic
D. Narcissistic
E. Schizoid
to the ground, but continues to talk while lying on the floor. She believes nobody understands her. What is her underlying personality disorder?
A. Antisocial
B. Borderline
C. Histrionic
D. Narcissistic
E. Schizoid