Quote:
Originally Posted by Tosspot
This might be an idiot question, but can't you have both bipolar and borderline personality disorder? Also, what do YOU think? Do you think your new dx fits better?
When my pdoc slapped borderline on with my bipolar, i was in shock. My T says i'm absolutely NOT borderline and other pdoc has not agreed with the dx either.
So if you feel unsure don't hesitate on a second opinion.
|
Yep, you can have both. That makes diagnosis extra-complicated!
My first pdoc was leaning toward borderline rather than bipolar at first. I was pretty shocked by that too. Once I read up, I found I couldn't relate to borderline very well. When I asked about borderline in later psych evaluations, everyone agrees that I'm not.
So a second opinion might help - or it might confuse things further. But if you find you can do well enough without meds, that's really great!