Armand has been in therapy for two months. He has been unable to keep a steady job because he reacts so angrily to ordinary criticism and quits his job only to experience intense self-hatred. He has felt like he was making progress in therapy. However, when the therapist introduces Armand to the therapist that will be taking over her cases while she is on vacation, Armand angrily storms out of the office and takes a brick and breaks the window of his therapist's office. Armand is showing symptoms of which personality disorder?

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Armand's behavior, including his intense anger in response to criticism, difficulty maintaining employment, and extreme actions following an emotional trigger, aligns with symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). BPD is characterized by instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions, as well as impulsive actions and intense reactions to perceived rejection or abandonment.

Armand Has Been in Therapy for Two Months