Posted by sillygrrl on August 7, 2001, at 2:36:33
In reply to questions-borderline personality disorder, posted by MM on July 23, 2001, at 1:15:29
someone might have already posted this, but i think it's an excellent comparison:
http://www.psycheducation.org/depression/borderline.htm
I think BipolarII often gets misdiagnosed as ADD or BPD - I got dianosed with ADD by shrinks who liked me and BPD by shrinks who didn't. They missed my euphoric mania (because i never went to see them then) and my dysphoric mania got pegged as depression.
I don't think BPD is the female version for ADD. BPD individuals tend to be manipulative and desperate and even cruel. I've heard it more than once be referred to as the female version of Antisocial Personality Disorder. My personal theory is that BPD is simply Bipolar or Cyclothymia coupled with severely impaired interpersonal and emotional coping skills.
sincerely,
silly> 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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