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John Oldham - Borderline Personality Disorder

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DSM-IV Definition of <strong>Personality</strong> <strong>Disorder</strong><br />

An enduring pattern of inner experience and<br />

behavior that deviates markedly from the<br />

expectations of the individual’s culture. This<br />

pattern is manifested in two (or more) of the<br />

following areas:<br />

1. Cognition<br />

2. Emotions<br />

3. Interpersonal functioning<br />

4. Impulse control

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