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Originally Posted by cocoabeans
Undiagnosed untreated bipolar can do all those things but, bipolar doesn't have you feeling empty and bored all the time. You could have an unstable view of yourself but, ultimately you *know* you exist. All the recklessness and suicidal behavior is off and on with the moods of bipolar. Oh, and while people with bipolar might be really angry sometimes that isn't the normal behavoir. Borderline leaves you upset and annoyed, always. Personality disorders don't come and go, they're part of you're personality make up. It is hard to self diagnose because you could lack the insight you know how you usually are. When I'm depressed, I truly believe I've always been that way, so not true!
Or at least that's how it was explained to me when it was ruled out as a possible alternative diagnosis.
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I think that is one of the best ways I've seen the differences between bipolar and borderline explained. It is also possible to have some borderline traits but not enough to fit the entire diagnosis. Essentially we experience the feelings we do and we need to find the most effective ways to manage those feelings. Diagnosis only gives a broad indicator for treatment. No two people with the same illnesses will experience the exact same symptoms and it is vary rare to find that the same treatments to have the exact same effects. Diagnosis with either bpd or bipolar will lead you to many of the same treatment options. It's up to each of us to trial them and find out what works for us and live our lives as effectively as we can. I hope I make sense
