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Harv Rev Psychiatry October 2021 PMID 32692088

Dysfunction of Empathy and Related Processes in Borderline Personality Disorder: A Systematic Review.

Rui M Salgado, Raquel Pedrosa, António J Bastos-Leite

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The social discussions reflect a high emotional response, such as invoking fear ('terrifiant') and listing signs of borderline personality disorder, which shows a personal and somewhat sensational approach rather than academic analysis. The tone and choice of words suggest concern and curiosity but lack depth, contributing to a modest overall interest and engagement assessment.

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The discussion includes a strong emotional reaction ('terrifiant') and references to symptoms, but does not clearly support or oppose the findings of the publication.

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The posts demonstrate curiosity and concern about borderline personality disorder, indicating a moderate level of interest.

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The comments show minimal deep engagement, mainly expressing fear and referencing external content without detailed analysis.

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The discussions seem emotionally driven but lack evidence of influencing broader perspectives or significant change in understanding.

Abstract in brief

  • This review analyzed 45 studies to compare empathy and related social processes between adults with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and healthy individuals, finding that most BPD patients show deficits in empathy but some exhibit heightened emotional empathy and personal distress.
  • The research indicates that difficulties in empathy and social cognition may hinder stable relationships in BPD, while increased emotional empathy and distress can lead to further social and personal challenges.
  • Overall, the findings suggest that both decreased empathy and heightened emotional responses contribute to the social impairments observed in individuals with BPD.]
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C'est terrifiant !! https://t.co/48RdA0ZdxC

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9 signes que ta copine est borderline https://t.co/mNhzVINqDu via @YouTube

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