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.
i am trying to find ways to help cope with my BPD and BiPolar i have really bad mood swings i go from being really happy to really piss or depressed in a matter of seconds. they have put me on so many meds over the last yr. i know everyone is different and what works for one may not work for another. but i am kinda desperate. are there any ways you can think of that may help. anything it could be certain med, or other things. please anything would be helpful.....thanks for your time!!
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
As for what has really helped me is behovor modification. I have to make the choice to get out of bed. I have to choose to go to bed when needed. Therapy has also helped me. I have started what is called Dialective therapy. I really don't know if it is going to work...but I'm trying it. If anything I am starting to see my patterns.
See, if you have BiPolar you are first treated with meds and perhaps therapy will be a good option for your.
If you are BPD then you are treated with therapy first (such as DBT) and then the possiblity of meds.
Since you suffer from both, a starting point may be difficult.
One of the best things you can do is read the symptoms of both and see which one feels more prevelent at the time. Tell this to your tdoc or pdoc or both. Say you feel more BPD, well you can get treatment for this while the BP is laying more dormant.