Thread: BPD vs Bipolar
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Old Mar 23, 2014, 12:42 PM
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You can have both. The main difference is in the underlying cause, as the BPD mood swings come from a fear of abandonment and poor coping skills while Bipolar is chemical and doesn't necessarily have any trigger for episodes. I think rapid cyclers are often misdiagnosed with BPD, either instead of or along with bipolar, though.