Yeah. I really would like to know because now that i got the label of BP2 attached, the medications offered to me are all of the antipsychotics and those have made me feel wretched.
I wanted to try Pristiq for the horrible depression that has been pretty much squishing me but was told 'no' not unless I go back on a mood stabilizer like seroquel or divalproex---
Family doctor said originally ADD with Generalized Anxiety and Depression.. Pysch 1 said BPD, Psych 2 said BPD AND BP2 sooo....
I like Maranara's description.
I think sometimes that maybe im mildly BP2-- and when in a low or dysphoric state, my moods tend to escalate between irritation, anxiety and depression and when in a higher state (tho I dont recally being truly manic, cept for a bad trip with Prozac) my moods are more irritation and.. happiness?
Throughout all of it, music can change my mood almost instantly, and i have a non stop chatter of thoughts in my head like a hamster in a wheel...
So, not knowing a particular diagnosis DOES affect our treatment.
DBT for example, isnt going to be a big suggested treatment for someone with BP, but can be great for someone with BPD. (sorry for rambling)