Mis-diagnosed

I was officially re-diagnosed today with BPD. I was diagnosed 6 years ago with rapid cycling bi-polar 1, but it's never quite fit.

I started with a new psych today, and I had read about BPD before going into the session, so I wasn't surprised when he said the words. When I first considered the possibility a few days ago, I was overwhelmed and very depressed. I thought the diagnosis was basically a death sentence. When I actually talked to the doctor today, and he confirmed what I thought, I wasn't overwhelmed, I was actually kind of relieved. I realize that doesn't make a lot of sense... but it's like so much of how I feel and the things I've done suddenly have an explanation. And, contrary to my first impression, it has occurred to me that instead of being a horrible thing, knowing what I'm dealing with might actually be the first step to finding some stability. I've been going after the wrong demon for a long time... just maybe... I might have a chance this time.

Maybe.

I know what you mean about relief of the diagnosis. For me it was finally knowing what was wrong and that there were ways to improve my life.

You will hear a lot of people talk about DBT which was created by a pdoc who has BPD. There are other treatments that can help. I found that learning all I could about BPD has been helpful to understand why I react to things in the way I do. I have found in a few short months that I am better at dealing with the cycling emotions, not that the emotions are not there but I am better at recognizing them. Not to say that everything is perfect but definitely better.

I feel exactly the same way!! Suddenlu, everything I'm going through has a cause, an explanation.

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I was also mis diagnosed bipolar, I but since being diagnosed with bpd, it kind of explained a lot for me and sounded more like me x

Good that you got a better, more accurate Dx. I know how that feels.

You ALWAYS have a chance, never forget that.

Glad you have an answer.

I was diagnosed with BPD recently but last appt. they arent sure if its bipolar. I am sure its BPD (man imagine if its both, scary). In the uk people with personality disorders are treated like crap, whereas bipolar are treated with more respect both personally and professionally which is just plain wrong.

Glad you're now chasing what feels like the right demon

I absolutely bucked the idea of being "labeled" BPD. I had been previously diagnosed bi-polar, mostly because my mother has severe and untreated bi-polar. I never treated the bi-polar because I knew that wasn't it. Just 18 months ago I was reading an email my mother in law sent to my wife about BPD. The email was sent to her out of concern for me. That email changed my life. I received about 1 year of DBT therapy at Ohio State University (near where I live), and it has worked wonders for my marriage and life in general.

I'm glad you're feeling okay about it, it makes sense to be relieved to have the right diagnosis. You definitely have a chance, there are lots of things that can help. I hope you now get the right help in dealing with it.

Thank-you. I'm glad I'm not the only one who felt some relief.