A high risk factor for suicide is a traumatic/stressful life event that is humiliating. In Robin’s case, it was her husband leaving her and living with another woman which resulted in the feeling of rejection. Borderline Personality Disorder is defined, by the DSM-IV, as instability of interpersonal relationships, paranoia or dissociative symptoms, and impaired self-image. People with BPD have the tendency to misinterpret life events and see them as more stressful or humiliating than they actually are. As Robin’s case stated, when her friends would disappoint her, she would feel rejected and feel as if it was a personal affront which led to poor self-image of herself and would lead her into a state of “autopilot” of self-harm. With BPD and
