When Sydney's boyfriend,Alan,comments how pretty she looks,Sydney flies in to a rage."So,you are saying that I usually look horrible!" Although Alan tries to explain,Sydney kicks him out of the apartment and tells him she NEVER wants to see him again.After he leaves,she is very distraught and cries to her roommate that Alan has left her,and she doesn't think she can live without him.Threatening to kill herself,she locks herself in the bathroom.Which of the following personality disorders best fits Sydney's behaviour?

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Sydney's extreme emotional reaction to Alan's comment, her tendency to interpret his remark as a personal attack, and her threats of self-harm are all indicative of borderline personality disorder. This disorder is characterized by unstable and intense emotions, difficulty in regulating emotions, impulsivity, fear of abandonment, and a distorted self-image. Narcissistic and histrionic personality disorders are characterized by a need for attention and admiration, while dependent personality disorder involves a fear of being alone and a need to rely on others for support. None of these disorders fit Sydney's behaviour as well as borderline personality disorder.

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