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Originally Posted by ginaaa22
have you looked at BPD- Borderline personality disorder. BPD patients cycle rapidly...within minutes to hours...rarely days or weeks like with bipolar. I was dx with bipolar NOS first but I dont really think I'm bipolar because I have never had true mania. my symptoms fit with BPD more. Usually meds wont help BPD. Maybe some anxiety meds...You need therapy.
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Thanks, I've been in therapy for a year and also have seen a psychiatrist for 8 months. I was the most stable and happy when I was on Lamictal for a month or two, but stopped it because I'm young and stupid and drinking alcohol and partying was more important. I've done psychological testing and actually tested really low for BPD and have maybe 2 of the criteria for the disorder. My moods only switch between depression and feeling semi-normal and it stays that way for a week or so.
I am the furthest possible from black and white thinking and I don't attach to people easily. In the year I've seen my therapist she has not seen those traits in me, and she allows personal contact with her. Just wanted to clarify I would not be devastated if I had a BPD diagnosis, but I know I don't.
Rapid cycling bipolar really does exist and different types of meds help different types of bipolar.
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