Question

Denise admires her boss greatly at first. they have an intense and productive working relationship, which then turns volatile. denise exhibits episodes of anger and self-destructive behaviors at work, and is asked to leave. she finds another job, but the same pattern causes her to lose that position as well. what personality disorder best fits denise's behaviorial patterns

Answer 1

The fact that Denise exhibits episodes of anger and self-destructive behaviors at work, means that Denise's behaviorial pattern is part of the borderline personality disorder. It is a mental illness that is characterized with emotional instability, varying moods, self-image, behavior and unstable relationships.
It usually begins during adolescence or early adulthood