Simone feels insecure and needy in any relationship.She can switch from idolizing a person to completely disliking the person.She often threatens to kill herself and has engaged in self-mutilation on multiple occasions. In this case,Simone is most likely to be diagnosed with
A)histrionic personality disorder
B)obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
C)schizotypal personality disorder
D)borderline personality disorder

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Simone's behavior is consistent with borderline personality disorder, which is characterized by intense and unstable relationships, fear of abandonment, impulsivity, self-harm, and extreme emotional fluctuations. Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by attention-seeking behavior and dramatic emotional reactions, but not self-harm or fear of abandonment. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and schizotypal personality disorder are not indicated by the given symptoms.

Simone Feels Insecure and Needy in Any Relationship