hi jmills
well based on the info you provided, it doesnt sound like bipolar to me. the bi in bipolar is usually indicative of low moods and energetic moods, shopping sprees, inappropriate sex, reckless behavior, a variety of things that cause chaos in life. borderlines can be your best friend one minute and arch enemies the next but there is much more than that involved in that diagnosis as well. she may just have trouble regulating her emotions. when you get insurance, start with an mft, lcsw or phd. psychiatrists, while they can diagnose, these days dont really do the therapuetic stuff, they are there for meds. A therapist can evaluate to gain an understanding of what is going on and if they think meds are appropriate they will refer out to a psychiatrist. welcome to psych central. you will find we have several forums where you can post about your concerns and receive feedback from other members. you will get a lot of support here. again, welcome