"I can't work with that client!" says your friend, the psychotherapist. "As soon as I show any empathy at all, it becomes almost impossible to challenge the client, and the client keeps calling me at all hours of the day." MOST likely, this is a client with:

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Clients with borderline personality disorder often have intense and unstable relationships with others, including therapists. They may have difficulty with boundaries, such as calling at all hours, and can react strongly to perceived rejection or abandonment, making it challenging for therapists to maintain a balance between empathy and setting limits.

"I Can't Work with That Client!" Says Your Friend, the Psychotherapist