There are two abreviations that are often used incorrectly. BP usually stands for bipolar or manic-depressive. That is a condition of wide mood swings either within a short time all the way up to months or years. People with BP tend to be more depressed. Mania usually takes the form of frenzied activity, loss of sleep, extrodinary production (house cleaning done in 2 hrs for ex.) Extravagant and unneccary impulse buying is common. Interactions with others are better than those with BPD.

The 2nd abbreviation is BPD. Many get confused and also call it BP but it is not. BPD stands for borderline personality disorder. Mood swings are less apparent than in bipolar. There is also a tendency to have more problems with relationships often over abandonment issues. There are often rage problems. Inability to adapt socially is very common with job losses frequent. This is a more serious disorder than BP is. This is because it affects how people view and try to interact with the world, without having absorbed in childhood the rules of society. For more about BPD please read the 1st post. Also, clear up your diagnosis of BP or BPD with your Dr. it is important that you know which one or both you have. If you do have both conditions as I do, don't panic. Your world will go on!! I hope this helps. Look For The Laughter! bipolarbearV