Personality Disorders Support Group

Personality disorders form a class of mental disorders that are characterized by long-lasting rigid patterns of thought and behaviour. Personality disorders are seen by the American Psychiatric Association as an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the culture of the individual who exhibits it.

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I don't know anything about BPD because up until nov.9th I have been lead to believe I'm Bipolar.so any suggestions as far as medication,treatment or should I get another opinion is welcomed.
Thanks,
Trouble O'Shea
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You could well be both! In my case, I was diagnosed Bipolar II, although I believe I may be cyclothymic, and also have BPD.

The BP is largely chemical, whereas the BPD leans more to impaired cognitive function which I believe is symptomatic of my upbringing in an invalidating environment.

Having BP chemical issues can predispose someone to BPD. So while Dialectic Behavioural Therapy can be used effectively to address the BPD, you'll probably still need a mood stabiliser for the BP.

Hope that helps - shout if you want further info.
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Can read up on BPD on mayoclinic.com and good book that lots of us have got hold of is "I hate you - don't leave me".
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i have both
shen
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I am both. Lots of people are. If your lucky like me (haha) you could have 6 or 8 diagnoses concurrently.
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I too have both and a nice case of severe depression to boot

What a lousy life I've had
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