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MissE

Living w/BPD for 15yrs but only diagnosed 4yrs ago.

posted 01/26/2009, comment (1)

Rediagnosed w/BPD

Borderline Personality Disorder, therapist said I may still have mild BP(diagnosed in 2004)...I only read about this disorder a week or so ago...I knew immediately I had it, so when the therapist said "i think you have BPD" I was relieved cuz my feelings were validated. It jus desturbs me b/c I was 1st diagnosed w/depression(NO anti meds helped),... Read more Chevron

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MissE

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Living w/BPD for 15yrs but only diagnosed 4yrs ago.

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posted 01/15/2009, comments (5)

Bipolar & BPD??

I received a newletter discussing Borderline Personality Disorder & was in disbelief of how much I fit the simptoms. I dont doubt Im Bipolar (more than likely "rapid" cycling) but now wonder if I may also have BPD. I have always had difficulty maintaining an intimant relationship. I become SO codependant, I fear they will give up on me &... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/26/2008, comments (38)

What You Need to Know About Borderline Personality Disorder - Part ll

You have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Perhaps it was ten days ago, perhaps it was ten years ago. You have been put on a mood stabilizer or an antipsychotic or maybe both. Your psychiatrist is happy because you are no longer a 911 case waiting to happen. You are miserable because you can’t hold down a job, you alienate everyone you... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/19/2008, comments (7)

What You Need to Know About Borderline Personality Disorder - Part l

Your life isn't working right. You have a lot to feel depressed or agitated about. You see a general practitioner or psychiatrist, who prescribes an antidepressant for your depression. An antidepressant tends to be the default first option for those who tend to feel out of sorts.But what if the antidepressant doesn't work? In the event of one... Read more Chevron

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