Personality Disorders

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses many points of similarity between these two disorders: borderline personality disorder (BPD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The paper explains that they both have an emphasis on attachment and both BPD and OCD sufferers are in constant need of feedback and reassurance and are characterized by social ineptitude and self-involvement. The paper emphasizes that the distinct classification of these disorders means that that there are obviously various different identifying symptoms and diagnostic criteria of each disorder.

Outline:
Introduction
BPD
OCD
Comparison

From the Paper:

"One of the most troubling and complex personality disorders is Borderline Personality Disorder or BPD. Borderline Personality Disorder is defined as "... a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, emotional adjustments, and marked impulsivity demonstrated in a variety of contexts" (UNDERSTANDING BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER AND OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVENESS). Another disorder which has been compared to BPD in some respects is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or OCD. In simplistic and general terms an individual with OCD is described as someone who experiences "... illogical and irresistible thoughts or impulses that they consider absurd and attempt to resist."

Sample of Sources Used:

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