Do you think that I have a mental illness?

Question

The doctor said I had Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder when I got hit by a airplane at work on Jan. 11, 2006.... i don't think i got its..... what are they anyway????

I work at DHL and the airplane was parking and I did not see the wing of the airplane and it knocked me out COLD... i didn't wake up until like 1 month later.....

Answer 1

I am sorry for you that you got hit by an airplane and that you got these disorders as a result of this circumstance.

"Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function.

Bipolar disorder causes dramatic mood swings—from overly "high" and/or irritable to sad and hopeless, and then back again, often with periods of normal mood in between. Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood. The periods of highs and lows are called episodes of mania and depression.
Signs and symptoms of mania (or a manic episode) include:
Increased energy, activity, and restlessness,Excessively "high," overly good, euphoric mood,Extreme irritability,Racing thoughts and talking very fast, jumping from one idea to another, Distractibility, can't concentrate well, Little sleep needed,unrealistic beliefs in one's abilities and powers,poor judgment,spending sprees,a lasting period of behavior that is different from usual,increased sexual drive,abuse of drugs, particularly cocaine, alcohol, and sleeping medications, Provocative, intrusive, or aggressive behavior, and denial that anything is wrong

A manic episode is diagnosed if elevated mood occurs with three or more of the other symptoms most of the day, nearly every day, for 1 week or longer. If the mood is irritable, four additional symptoms must be present.
Signs and symptoms of depression (or a depressive episode) include: * Lasting sad, anxious, or empty mood
* Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
* Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
* Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, including sex
* Decreased energy, a feeling of fatigue or of being "slowed down"
* Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
* Restlessness or irritability
* Sleeping too much, or can't sleep
* Change in appetite and/or unintended weight loss or gain
* Chronic pain or other persistent bodily symptoms that are not caused by physical illness or injury. (source:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/bipolar.cfm)

Borderline Personality Disorder
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"Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness characterized by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self-image, and behavior. This instability often disrupts family and work life, long-term planning, and the individual's sense of self-identity. Originally thought to be at the "borderline" of psychosis, people with BPD suffer from a disorder of emotion regulation.a person with BPD may experience intense bouts of anger, depression, and anxiety that may last only hours, or at most a day.5 These may be associated with episodes of impulsive aggression, self-injury, and drug or alcohol abuse. Distortions in cognition and sense of self can lead to frequent changes in long-term goals, career plans, jobs, friendships, gender identity, and values.

"People with BPD often have highly unstable patterns of social relationships. While they can develop intense but stormy attachments, their attitudes towards family, friends, and loved ones may suddenly shift from idealization (great admiration and love) to devaluation (intense anger and dislike). Thus, they may form an immediate attachment and idealize the other person, but when a slight separation or conflict occurs, they switch unexpectedly to the other extreme and angrily accuse the other person of not caring for them at all. Even with family members, individuals with BPD are highly sensitive to rejection, reacting with anger and distress to such mild separations as a vacation, a business trip, or a sudden change in plans. These fears of abandonment seem to be related to difficulties feeling emotionally connected to important persons when they are physically absent, leaving the individual with BPD feeling lost and perhaps worthless. Suicide threats and attempts may occur along with anger at perceived abandonment and disappointments.

People with BPD exhibit other impulsive behaviors, such as excessive spending, binge eating and risky sex. BPD often occurs together with other psychiatric problems, particularly bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and other personality disorders.

source:http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/bpd.cfm

I important thing to realize is that you can get help for both of these disorders.Help in the form of drug therapy and in the case of Borderline Personality Disorder, within the past 15 years, a new psychosocial treatment termed dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) was developed specifically to treat BPD, and this technique looks promising for treating BPD

I know people who are bipolar and who have Bordlerline Personality Disorder.Research into both disorders is ongoing and so I hope you realize this and that fact will improve your outlook on things.

Answer 2

You have bipolar disorder after being hit by an airplane?? Was it a biplane? Sorry, I knew that was stupid even as I typed it, but I couldn't stop.

You kind of glossed over the "being hit by an airplane" part. I don't imagine someone surviving that, unless it was only rolling along the ground at a low speed. Still, if it was any kind of head trauma, you may want to listen to your doctor, or at the very least get a second opinion, if you don't trust your current doctor.

I get the sneaking suspicion this post is of a whimsical nature though. If you really are being serious, I apologize for my skepticism.

Answer 3

nice job DHL





yeah well doctors say anything to get you out of their office. here is a pill so take it and run along now.
If you didnt have this before the accident then I would say the doctor is full of shiit. Those type of mental disorders are a learned behavior from childhood. I know several people who have it and grew up in a troubled family.

Answer 4

i think bi-polar disorder could be brought on/activated by a traumatic injury, but not bpd. bi-polar disorder is highly over-diagnosed by unqualified doctors. ie, gp's and internists. you need to get a thorough assessment and mmpi index done with a psychologist or psychiatrist. have you been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury?? that alone, can manifest itself in many different ways similar to many mental health illnesses.
go to the nat'l institute of mental health website for my in-depth info:http://www.nimh.nih.gov/

best of luck to you

Answer 5

When you find yourself answering your own question to yourself . Then you got it

Answer 6

Ask another psychologist if you have doubts.

Answer 7

crazy people think that they are getting saner.