could i have bipolar and borderline personality disorder as opposed to depression or anxiety?

Question

some guy on my last question said i have bi polar and borderline personality disorder, ive heard these are serious things and you cant live your life properley...plus how do i know if ive not got major depression as opposed to bipolar or bpd?? im so confused what will i do?? read my last question to see the symptoms i have

Answer 1

Bipolar and borderline are quite different. Bipolar dysthymic disorders are certainly underdiagnosed and as the treatment is different the diagnosis is extremely important. I have missed this diagnosis myself so if you have reason to think that you may have a bipolar disorder you should discuss this with your physician. There are 'quizzes' available online to assess whether or not you may a bipolar disorder but these are nearly all from the pharmaceutical companies which make the drugs to treat bipolar disorders so I would not recommend this as you are likely to turn out with the disorder whether or not you have it. Indeed one company gave me a test pad with questions to ask patients to determine whether or not they had bipolar disorder. I decided to take this 'test' myself and according to this I should be securely locked in an institution. A borderline personality is distinct, less common, and not at all likely to be confused with anxiety or depression so I do not think that I would worry about that. How do you know what is wrong? Ask your physician and bear in mind that we often 'change' the diagnosis over time based upon your response to treatment or the development of new symptoms. It does not matter to me what I diagnose someone with but whether or not I am able to make them well. I try to avoid the word 'depression' as it is so often misunderstood and judged negatively. I know that this may be very confusing but bear in mind that our understanding of the nervous system and therefore 'depression' is quite limited. No matter what your diagnosis I hope that you get to feeling better. As always I wish you the very best luck and health. Happy Holidays.

Answer 2

Manic depression is the exact same thing as Bipolar Disorder. If you get so depressed you become Bipolar. By the way, I'm Bipolar & I live a pretty normal life. I have my problems & strifes but so does everyone. So don't think you wouldn't be able to live your life properly. In order to answer if you have any of these disorders, we would have to know what your symptoms are. Even then, we are not doctors so it's best to see either your Physician or Mental Health care facility. Good luck~

Answer 3

First thing, is you can't diagnose someone based on a list of symptoms without actually meeting that person and also seeing how these symptoms are affecting their life, their interactions, etc. Some things we just can't see ourselves. Another point is that some symptoms, like anxiety can be seen in anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, etc. So you can't diagnose based on a single symptom. In other words we can have anxiety for a number of reasons. The next point I want to make is that all of these illnesses can be treated and with proper care people can live normal lives. There is a whole movement in mental health around recovery and wellness that supports this. This doesn't mean that someone can just go off of their prescribed treatment and just be okay, it means that with adequate treatment and follow through that, like diseases like diabetes, they can be managed so that there is minimal impact on one's life. If you are confused consult a psychologist or psychiatrist for help in sorting this out.

Answer 4

Alright, he's no psychologist here. Don't believe that crap! I'm bi polar and i do have a borderline personality disorder, and I live my life just fine. Not to mention all the ADHD and OCD. It's not tough to live that way. But if you think you are depressed and have anxiety, than you probably do. Bi polar just means that you have seroius mood swings from one minute to being happy, then the next to being really really depressed. No biggie. If you can, I reccommend going to see a therapist or a psychologist to get the proper medications.

Answer 5

Well, first of all, the thing about not being able to live your life properly, is entirely false. I have been disagnosed with bi-polar disorder since I was 18, after many years of being treated for ADHD. I live my life just like everyone else. As long as you take your medication like your doctor prescribes and staying on it, you can live your life as normally as everyone else, besides what is really "normal" anyway. The best thing for you to do is go to your doctor and tell him (or her) all the problems you are having and discuss it. Tell them you want to know if there is a chance you have bi-polar disorder. That's the best thing to do, because unless you are gettting your advice from a doctor, you can't really use everyone else's opinions of what you have. Take their advice yes, but don't use someone else's diagnosis unless they are a doctor. Good luck to you.

Answer 6

Blake, I personally believe that your biggest problem is that you are a hypochondriac and it is accompanied by a severe case of paranoia! I have read back over 7 pages of your questions and you have thought everything in the world was wrong, from diabetes to going blind. Get an ankle brace for the bad ankle and start running and get into shape. The human body has all kinds of little aches and pains and they only get worse as you age. I have 20 more years on me than you do, so I know of what I speak. I also went through about 10 years of depression and unhappiness and finally my father, who was a doctor but not a shrink, told me that sometimes the answer was not in the new miracle drugs or on a shrinks couch. The answer sometimes lies in pushing yourself beyond your limits and forcing yourself to do more and more. Sometimes you just have to hitch yourself up by your boot straps and go and do and live. He was right! It has been 14 years since I took any antidepressants and I like it that way. I learned to deal with life........and death, sickness and health, marriage and breakups........all with ME in control. You aren't going to be happy every day, but you aren't going to be sad every day either. Sometimes in this ole life we have, no one can help us more than we can help ourselves. One thing is for sure, with the attitude and outlook that you have, you are slowly killing yourself! I'm not trying to be mean or abusive, just telling it like it is. The answer lies within yourself. You've heard the old adage, "The truth shall set you free." Well, I sorta added a little to it, "But first, it shall piss you off!" No person can "FIX" you. Only you can fix you. I know I've probably made you mad, but I'm just calling it like I see it. Oh yeah, tell the guy who said you were bipolar to stick it. He doesn't know what he's talking about. When a person is bipolar they bounce from the lowest of depressive lows to the highest of highs feeling like they are on top of the world. From what I gather, you are always down and worried with no manic phase. I wish i could tell you more, but don't know how. I guess sometimes you just have to say, "I'm going to be happy and to hell with all these worries. There's no hill to high for a stepper!"

Answer 7

Um...you go to a professional analyst and you don't get diagnosed over the Internet from a complete stranger with, most likely, absolutely no medical training.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

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