Glenna believed that Sam loved her and that she could not live without him. When he told her he did not want to see her again, she became violently angry and manipulated him into staying with her by threatening suicide. Which of the following personality disorder does Glenna's behavior suggest she might have?

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Glenna's behavior is suggestive of borderline personality disorder, characterized by intense fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, impulsivity, and suicidal or self-harming behavior. Her threatening suicide to manipulate Sam into staying with her is a classic indication of this disorder.

Glenna Believed That Sam Loved Her and That She Could