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What is splitting particularly associated with?

Major Depressive Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder

Splitting is particularly associated with Borderline Personality Disorder. This defense mechanism refers to the tendency to view things, including oneself and others, as all good or all bad. While splitting can occur in other mental health disorders, it is most closely associated with BPD. In Major Depressive Disorder, individuals may experience negative or distorted thinking patterns, but not specifically splitting. In Bipolar Disorder, individuals may experience shifts in mood, but not necessarily in black and white terms as in splitting. And in General Anxiety Disorder, individuals may have excessive worry and fear, but not specifically with labeling things as all good or all bad. Therefore, Borderline Personality Disorder is the most fitting answer.

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Bipolar Disorder

General Anxiety Disorder

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