Posted by geekUK on July 23, 2001, at 4:01:01
In reply to questions-borderline personality disorder, posted by MM on July 23, 2001, at 1:15:29
well it seems there is a lot of links between BPD and BP. I have came in the oposite direction to you BPD- >BPII. On to the questions.
BPD is not borderline schitz. The term was used for that in the 1960's to do with adoption studies on schitz. children and kinda stuck for a bit. In the modern sense it is a distinct clinical entity (as much as psych. has them!)
BPD falls into the catagory of personality disorder, (along with histrionic PD, avoidant PD, narcistic PD, and others) The PD label tends to suggest a primary symptom to be psychological, not biochemical (as in mood disorders -BPII). But this is debateable, there has been research into low seretonin concentrations in spinal fluid, but It is probably one of many reports.
I have never had a diagnosis, but I did used to think I was BPD. the instability of mood, impulsive, chronic emptyness,sounded alot like me (after all I was never manic), then I found out about BPII and this fits me better. So well I dont even ask the docs to qualify it (though it would be nice). The net result being I am switching to mood stabilizers and they seem to be having some effect.
So If your treatment is working then Keep to that, but there is no reason not to explore BPD. It may mean better treatment. Which is a reason not to be rigid.
finally, its pointed to a lot on this group but
http://www.mentalhealth.com/fr20.html
is a great source of information.
I hope this helps
MC
> Does anyone have experience with BPD? What about the connection with bipolar? I've read some stuff, but it's kind of unclear what it is. Is it borderline schizophrenia? Is it a valid dx? If I identify with some of the traits, does that mean I have it, or should I just stick with the BPII dx? Just kinda want thoughts on BPD. I'm still amazed at how MUCH you guys know (being that it seems like most of you are not psychiatrists, but patients).
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