What is Susanna Kaysens from Girl Interrupted disorder I know she was diagnosed with Personality Disorder but does anyone have any other ideas as to what her disorder might have really been?

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Susanna Kaysen was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a serious and often life-threatening disorder that is characterized by severe emotional pain and difficulties managing emotions. The problems associated with BPD include impulsivity (including suicidality and self-harm), severe negative emotion such as anger and/or shame, chaotic relationships, an extreme fear of abandonment, and accompanying difficulties maintaining a stable and accepting sense of self. Thus, BPD is characterized by pervasive instability of mood, interpersonal relationships, self-image, and actions, often negatively affecting loved ones, family and work life, long-term planning, and the individual's sense of self-identity.