Does Jinx have Borderline Personality Disorder?

Arcane League of Legend's Jinx often displays symptoms of mental health issues in the show. Many have speculated these issues could be Borderline Personality Disorder. Dr. Courtney is here to discuss if Jinx displays these traits and what it looks like in the context of her character.


00:00 - 01:00 - Intro
01:00 - 02:56 - Misunderstanding body language
02:56 - 04:22 - Fear of abandonment
04:22 - 05:50 - Ultimate plea for help
05:50 - 06:58 - Lack of trust
06:58 - 08:06 - "Stop talking to me like a child"
08:06 - 09:08 - The trauma trigger
09:08 - 09:48 - BPD and thinking
09:48 - 12:59 - The criteria for BPD
12:59 - 13:45 - Why diagnosing is more than checking boxes
13:45- 14:10 - Outro

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