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Covert Borderline, Classic Borderline – Psychopaths?

The speaker introduced the concept of covert borderline personality disorder, distinguishing it from classic and quiet borderline types by its unique traits, particularly its prevalence in males and its confusion with covert narcissism and psychopathy. The discussion included a detailed comparison of covert borderline and classic borderline personalities across identity, emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships, cognitive style, and social functioning, referencing DSM-5 criteria and emphasizing the covert type’s distinct emotional and behavioral patterns. The speaker concluded by highlighting the covert borderline’s pursuit of love and acceptance, contrasting with the classic borderline’s emotional instability and identity diffusion, and suggested future videos to elaborate on this proposed diagnosis. Covert Borderline, Classic Borderline – Psychopaths?

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