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Personality disorders are diagnosed based on psychological evaluation and the history and severity of the symptoms.
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Borderline personality disorder typically first appears in early adulthood. Although the disorder may occur in adolescence, it may be difficult to diagnose, since borderline symptoms such as impulsive and experimental behaviors, insecurity, and mo...
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
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