Posted by judy1 on December 3, 2003, at 9:48:47
In reply to Re: borderline pd and bipolar, posted by ramsea on December 3, 2003, at 5:03:10
I carry both labels- bipolar 1 and borderline disorders. I agree with fallsfall that bipolar is more a genetic disorder and borderline an environmental one. I'll go a step further and say that bp 1 is similar to epilepsy, not only do studies on PET scans show similarities, but the fact that both conditions respond tp AEDs is important too. As a person who has bp 1, I'm sure you see the distinct mood episodes that last a period of time versus the mood fluctuatons of borderline disorder that come in response to various emotional triggers. I've noticed my borderline behaviors have 'matured out' as I get older in contrast to my bipolar episodes which tend to get worse. I'v also seen borderline behaviors that respond to therapy while bipolar is truly biological and responds mostly to medications.
just my thoughts- judy
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