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Nov 19, 2014, 03:47 PM
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So, I am diagnosed borderline and bipolar. Borderline by x-pdoc & bipolar by current NP. I worked really hard to get borderline traits(and I had all of them) undercontrol and I have. The bipolar thing is still pretty new to me but I seem to be doing ok with it. For the last 2 years I have lived with my parents and taken care of my grandmother. I am preparing to get a job "out there". I've been applying already.
So I guess my question is how do you tell borderline parts of you from bipolar parts of you? For those dx'ed with both. Thanks all for being so wonderful. ~~delusionsdaily~~ My med regime: AM: 500mg Depakote ER 150mg Seroquel PM: 1,000mg Depakote ER 150mg Seroquel |
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Nov 19, 2014, 03:50 PM
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My black and white thinking pertains to Borderline, and my energy levels pertain to Bipolar.
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Science cannot solve the ultimate mystery of nature. And that is because, in the last analysis, we ourselves are a part of the mystery that we are trying to solve ~ Max Planck |
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Nov 19, 2014, 04:57 PM
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I'm bp with some bpd traits. I got a bpd dx simply from mood swings, self harm hx, history abuse and impulsiveness. My current pdoc scratched bpd off my record after lots of mood tracking. I have bp rapid cycling.
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Nov 19, 2014, 05:28 PM
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Kind of depends. When I feel the following it's definitely my bpd:
A pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships characterized by alternating between extremes of idealization and devaluation Unstable self-image Recurrent suicidal behavior, gestures, or threats, or self-mutilating behavior Chronic feelings of emptiness Transient, stress-related paranoid thoughts -------- I've deleted the bpd characteristics that don't fit me. The symptoms that overlap I put down to bp. But hey that's just me. |
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Nov 19, 2014, 06:00 PM
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If its triggered by something and or someone (usually bf / daughter) AND I can "snap out if it" with the right maneuver... Example, depression/rage caused by relationship stuff but fixed with a bunch of roses =BPD
If its random, has more than 3 symptoms, is unchangeable regardless of my tactics, and affects my energy... BP. That's basically how I tell the 2 apart... Doesn't help when the 1 feeds the other though, but it does help me manage.
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 DXD BP1, BPD & OCPD  "The best way to make it through with hearts and wrists in tact, is to realise, two out of three aint bad" FOB...
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Nov 20, 2014, 04:49 AM
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Nov 20, 2014, 09:24 AM
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Thanks everyone for the feedback. I working on this for myself in therapy and having a hard time but I'll find a way that works for me.
Thanks all for being so wonderful. ~~delusionsdaily~~ My med regime: AM: 500mg Depakote ER 150mg Seroquel PM: 1,000mg Depakote ER 150mg Seroquel |
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