Sherry has a very difficult time controlling her behaviour. She hates being by herself, and makes every effort to keep people as emotionally close to her as possible. She has threatened to hurt herself more than once when boyfriends have broken up with her. Sherry would probably be diagnosed with:

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Sherry's fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, and self-harming behaviour are characteristic symptoms of borderline personality disorder. Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy for others. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder involves a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control. Mood disorders involve disturbances in mood such as depression or bipolar disorder.

Sherry Has a Very Difficult Time Controlling Her Behaviour