[manicdepressive07]

Hello, My name is Sarah, I’m 25 years old and recently my doctor confirmed my suspicious mind that I do indeed have borderline personality disorder. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 4 years ago and have been seeing a psychiatrist ever since. It wasn’t until about 6 months ago I thought I might also have BPD. I literally show signs of EVERY single symptom. Perhaps the most profound symptoms are my instances of “intense episodic dysphoria” which involve me getting HIGLY upset, crying for hours, feeling helpless and alone and it’s just the worst possibly feeling ever. It happens randomly every 4 months or so and comes on “suddenly” out of nowhere and I used to not know what caused it. I recently started to notice that these “episodes” usually happen immediately after a conflict with a friend or some sort of interpersonal situation gone wrong. Sometimes I feel like my friends don’t really like me, are using me, and could care less about me. I get very paranoid and anxious around social situations and like I said sometimes it gets so bad that it causes an “episode.” I asked my doctor “why is this happening to me? Why am I so distressed?” because I’m being medicated for bipolar disorder and I didn’t think these “episodes” were related to bipolar. Well I was right, and like I said my pdoc confirmed that I do have BPD. Does anyone else feel the way I described? I also struggle immensely with identity issues and have a very real fear of abandonment/rejection, (mainly from my friends or new friends I just meet). I’m glad to know I’m not alone and that there are others who feel how I feel. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your group!

[Starling.]

Hey Sarah I was recently diagnosed as well. I hope that the diagnosis is helpful for you and you're able to find ways to cope. Have you been offered any help with the BPD?

[manicdepressive07]

Well to be honest I've found that my bipolar medication REALLY helps with BPD symptoms. (I've went without medication for a few days because I didn't have it and holy hell were the symptoms THERE and OBVIOUS).

I also see a therapist on occasion when I can, and she specializes in bipolar and BPD which is great

[technigal]

Hi Sarah. Welcome to the group.

[Longing2Exhale]

welcome welcome welcome!!! I'm new to this board too, but it has quickly turned into an air pocket of sorts. when I need to take a moment and "come up for air" I immediately logon and am breathing better in seconds.

everything you described is me to a "T". Every step of the shear breakdown every few months, the friends paranoia, all of it!
so let's take on this adventure together and learn to cope and start feeling better.

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[joeyalias]

Hi Sarah

I've only recently been diagnosed too, strangely enough it turns out bipolar may also be on the cards, like you in reverse.

Welcome, I'm quite new here too

[allme]

[beloiseau]

I've recently started dealing with this too, welcome!

[facingdemons]

Hi! I was recently diagnosed BPD as well. I was previously diagnosed bipolar 1. My new doctor also believes I have ADHD, which I've never been treated for.

I hope you find the support you're looking for here.

[manicdepressive07]

Thanks everyone! Interesting to know that so many other people have also been newly diagnosed!

Maybe those of you who have been newly diagnosed could help me! I want to write a report or ebook that's basically an accumulation of interview questions and answers from people who have BPD. I just created a new thread about it, maybe you guys can check it out and let me know your opinions if you have time!