[InsideBlackBox]

I've been diagnosed with bipolar 2 than to 1 in the last 6-8 yrs. This wasn't found until my later 40s into my 50s. I've been very compliant with treatment plan of medications, keeping appts, psychotherapy, and independent self-help for the past 2 1/2 years. I've been doing a lot more research and reading on my disorder. What I have found is that my symptoms fall under a Borderline Personality Disorder more so than Bipolar. I understand the significant differences between the two illnesses but, I am not disturbed by the misdiagnosis. The medication treatment I've received is the same as for Borderline Personality and it has been extremely effective. I have been taking my intensive cognitive behavioral therapy serious and compliant.
So, is there any inperative treatment plan differences that I need to inquire about?

[kaliope]

DBT have been shown to be a highly effective treatment for bpd. it really works to teach people how to manage those uncontrollable emotions. i took it for the emotions that would overcome me due to my ptsd and it really helped me tremendously.

[Crazy Hitch]

Yes, as kaliope said, the therapy is complete different.

DBT is great for borderline as is Schema therapy.

There is always the possibility of a dual diagnosis so always worth bringing up with your doc for an assessment.

Take care.