Mrs. Jaeger, 28 years old, has been admitted 17 times to acute care facilities for serious overdose attempts and self-injurious behaviour. Mrs. Jaeger arrives at the community outpatient program for her initial appointment with gauze wrapped around one
forearm, where she has six stitches in place due to self-injurious behaviour. Mrs. Jaeger arrives for each appointment in tears and continues to weep until she is offered tissues. She recovers immediately and denies any distress during her session with the psychiatric and mental health nurse. What does this behaviour indicate?
A. Inhibited grieving
B. Catastrophizing
C. Impulsivity
D. Emotional Dysregulation