Betinah was found lying unconscious

on the floor after she attempted suicide by overdosing on pain tablets. When

she gained consciousness, she found herself in a hospital ward with a nurse by

her bedside. Before she could be discharged, the doctor who was attending to

her referred her to a psychologist in the hospital. During the session, Betinah

disclosed that the reason for overdosing on tablets was because she felt extreme

pain and emptiness after she was dumped by the her sixth boyfriend she had dated

since the start of the year. Betinah also told the psychologist that she loved

all the boyfriends she had this year, but they took advantage of her as she was

extremely nice to them. Betinah revealed that she is now angry and hates all of

them and will not get into a relationship because she feels that boys are too

toxic and playful. She also mentioned that she will only start dating next year

when somebody special comes into her life, yet she feels anxious about being

alone, as she has always been in a relationship. The psychologist learnt that Betinah

has a knack for spending money by going on dates regularly, which partly

contributes to the disappointments she experienced over failed relationships. Betinah’s

behaviour is symptomatic of someone who has-------------------.