I have been wrongly diagnosed as Bi Polar for 16 years now I have been re diagnosed as Borderline, Im scared!?!
Question: I have been wrongly diagnosed as Bi Polar for 16 years now I have been re diagnosed as Borderline, Im scared!.?
I have been through hell and back for the last 16 years being treated for Bi Polar but never ever responding to any medication or treatment. I ended up self medicating in order to lessen the symptoms that I was experiencing. It all came to a head a couple of months ago and I ended up attempting suicide, not because I was selfish but because I couldnt tolerate life anymore and people couldnt tolerate me. I found a private clinic in Spain and after several weeks of intensive therapy we concluded that I had features of borderline personality. I was severely abused as a child not by my parents but my peers. I feel relieved in one way that I am not Bi Polar although I have a mood disorder but I am terrified at being borderline it seems so destructive and manipulatitve as a condition. How can I tell my partner the diagnosis without terrifying the life out of him.? I dont cut myself or anything like that...ThanksHealth Question & Answer
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I think the labels are helpful only to know what direction to go with treatment. It is unlikely your partner will understand borderline personality and you are right, it could scare him if he got online to read about it.
As far as for yourself, one of the best books I have read on the subject is Search for the Real Self by James Masterson. I think it might give you alot of insight into the disorder, its roots and how to heal fully and completely.
Best wishes to you on your journey...Health Question & Answer
As far as for yourself, one of the best books I have read on the subject is Search for the Real Self by James Masterson. I think it might give you alot of insight into the disorder, its roots and how to heal fully and completely.
Best wishes to you on your journey...Health Question & Answer
Let him know which symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder you possess, which meds you are on and how they are working for you at the moment.
There is a Dr Bob Johnson (psychiatrist) who said that he has a treatment for BPD which alleviates most of the symptoms for that disorder because it is just a case of readjusting how someone responds to situations that they need to deal with. He is a consultatnt for the James Nayler Foundation, their website is here:
http://www.jamesnaylerfoundation.org.uk/Health Question & Answer
There is a Dr Bob Johnson (psychiatrist) who said that he has a treatment for BPD which alleviates most of the symptoms for that disorder because it is just a case of readjusting how someone responds to situations that they need to deal with. He is a consultatnt for the James Nayler Foundation, their website is here:
http://www.jamesnaylerfoundation.org.uk/Health Question & Answer
I was an undiagnosed BiPolar until 2003 and I did everything you did. They didnt treat me at all, I saw 10 psychiatrists and not one diagnosed me. I was crazy and attempted suicide. When I was diagnosed I was so happy coz finally I knew how to treat my mad behaviour and since being medicated I have been very happy. I was scared to tell ppl at first but now I tell everyone and they totally understand coz there is so much awareness on mental illness these days. But I dont say anything at first coz the truth is your illness is part of you and if someone likes you, your personality, your illness is a part of that and they won't care when you tell them. also you dont need to tell anyone if you dont want to, your illness is your business. Just cruise for a while and see how you feel about it. It belongs to you you dont have to make an announcement.Health Question & Answer
You sound like you have really taken control of your life. You have gone to a clinic. Got a diagnosis and can receive the proper medication for it. That along with therapy and you will do very well.
I speak from experience. Knowing what is wrong is half the battle. Knowing the traits of Borderline you can keep them in check.
Your partner has obviously been through some rough times with you, and if he is still there, then he really loves you and you can get through this together.
Believe me if he loved you thinking you were Bi-polar he will love you Borderline.
The best of luck to you.Health Question & Answer
I speak from experience. Knowing what is wrong is half the battle. Knowing the traits of Borderline you can keep them in check.
Your partner has obviously been through some rough times with you, and if he is still there, then he really loves you and you can get through this together.
Believe me if he loved you thinking you were Bi-polar he will love you Borderline.
The best of luck to you.Health Question & Answer
You can ave a duel diagnosis of BPD and Bipolar. I have BPD and I am going to be assessed for Bipolar as I have had a week of manic episode and now have crashed into depression.
BPD is a contraversial diagnosis, i depends what doctor you see as to whether they even believe it exists. It is scary but, it has been shown that psychotherapy - DBT (please check it out) can help the symptoms of BPD.
If you have had a manic episode in your past then you are still bipolar. As long as it was not caused by a medical condition or drugs.
I have 2 links for you -
Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borderline_...
has a fantastic explanation of the condition.
BPD forum - http://www.mentalhealth-world.org.uk/for...
I use this forum a lot. It is very helpful and may also help your partner understand. Good luck.
EDIT: Just realised there is a book I would reccomend to your partner - it is called - Stop walking on eggshells. It may help him deal with the symptoms you have.Health Question & Answer
BPD is a contraversial diagnosis, i depends what doctor you see as to whether they even believe it exists. It is scary but, it has been shown that psychotherapy - DBT (please check it out) can help the symptoms of BPD.
If you have had a manic episode in your past then you are still bipolar. As long as it was not caused by a medical condition or drugs.
I have 2 links for you -
Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borderline_...
has a fantastic explanation of the condition.
BPD forum - http://www.mentalhealth-world.org.uk/for...
I use this forum a lot. It is very helpful and may also help your partner understand. Good luck.
EDIT: Just realised there is a book I would reccomend to your partner - it is called - Stop walking on eggshells. It may help him deal with the symptoms you have.Health Question & Answer