Comorbidities of patients with borderline personality disorder
| Period; no. (%) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comorbidity | Current | Lifetime |
| Major depression | 8 (22) | 20 (56) |
| Dysthymia | 1 (3) | 0 |
| Anxiety disorders | 15 (42) | 5 (14) |
| Posttraumatic stress disorder | 12 (33) | 2 (6) |
| Eating disorders | 10 (28) | 8 (22) |
| Substance use disorders* | 2 (6) | 9 (25) |
| Somatoform disorders | 6 (17) | 0 |
| Avoidant personality disorder | 10 (28) | 1 (3) |
| Antisocial personality disorder | 1 (3) | 0 |
↵* Two currect nicotine abusers and 9 participants with remitted substance use disorders.