Final Fantasy VIII and personality disorder

[Rosesandwine]

I actually believe that he does.

His behaviors and thoughts through out the game undeniably aligns with the traits of a cluster c personality disorder.

It fits with the theme of the game which is centered around "time", "time compression", and "memories".

Also evident in his childhood orphanage revolving around Ellone (showing his coping mechanism in face of abandonment) and his attitudes towards comrades. His subconscious, deeper psyche is more farther revealing through his interactions with not only Rinoa, but with others that constantly contradict and challenge his inner views or paradigm.