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Dr. Melie begins by explaining that Tony's mother may suffer from borderline personality disorder (BPD). She explains that BPD, as defined by the DSM-IV, involves a pattern of unstable relationships and emotional instability. Individuals with this disorder often experience intense anxiety and joylessness, with internal fears dominating their perception of the world. To them, real people and their surroundings are often peripheral, leading to a lack of genuine love or compassion.