Loretta has a long history of first idealizing men and then feeling they have abandoned her. Feelings of emptiness change into reckless acts of sexual promiscuity, gambling, and suicide attempts. She feels that she has never had a sense of self. Loretta probably has ________ personality disorder.

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Loretta's pattern of idealizing men, followed by feelings of abandonment and impulsivity, suggests Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). BPD is characterized by unstable relationships, impulsivity, identity disturbance, and affective instability, including intense mood swings and feelings of emptiness. The other options do not fit with Loretta's symptoms.

Loretta Has a Long History of First Idealizing Men and Then