Outside Activity #1: Star Wars
In the beginning of star wars’ timeline we are introduced to a young Anakin, however as the prequels move on we see a more teenage Anakin in which several traits of borderline personality disorder begin to appear. First presented at the annual convention of the American Psychiatric Association in 2007, Eric Bui has diagnosed Anakin with the disorder. If he can be diagnosed with it, what symptoms are present? Six of the nine criteria are matched as it would turn out. Many of the criteria are met in regards to strong feelings regarding women in his life, as his move to the dark side was arguably caused solely by his fear of losing Padme. One of the baselines for BPD is obsession with abandonment and another being
In the beginning of star wars’ timeline we are introduced to a young Anakin, however as the prequels move on we see a more teenage Anakin in which several traits of borderline personality disorder begin to appear. First presented at the annual convention of the American Psychiatric Association in 2007, Eric Bui has diagnosed Anakin with the disorder. If he can be diagnosed with it, what symptoms are present? Six of the nine criteria are matched as it would turn out. Many of the criteria are met in regards to strong feelings regarding women in his life, as his move to the dark side was arguably caused solely by his fear of losing Padme. One of the baselines for BPD is obsession with abandonment and another being