something to read

[adel_ezz]

http://www.breakthroughdigest.com/medical-news/is-it-really-bipolar-disorder/

this suggests that BPD can get mania too. but i happened to have asked this question in the BPD forum and i received contradicting views, mostly NO.

unless the questionnaire precludes it as a differential dx.

i am in favor that at least i have it along with my BP, because i think am weird in many aspects: fears, self-centered, want to harm myself, etc...etc.... although everybody at times believe so too

good luck to all of us. we need it for decades to come

[starbunny]

Yes, BPD and BP share so many characteristics, another interesting link which clarifies between the two and discusses treatment implications is:

http://www.psycheducation.org/depression/borderline.htm

It is especially difficult to distinguish between the two when a person experiences rapid mood changes because it could be either rapid cycling BP or BPD.

[Xila31]

It was hard to read due to the length and stiff language, but I agree it may or may not be true. After all, I was diagnosed BPD but I am not so sure about that anymore. When I read about BPD I don't seem to fit all the cirteria. It is just too confusing.

[paranoid_cataclysm]

That was an interesting read; it's just more testament to how all the really small details make all the difference in what you get diagnosed with.