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I'm wondering why are conditions like bpd and muchausen classed as a mental illness?

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Munchausen and bpd: I think you are referring to borderline personality disorder. Psychiatry deals with thoughts, feelings and behaviors that cause significant distress or functional impairment in people's lives. Both conditions you mentioned fit into that category of conditions.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 8/10/2013

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