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borderline personality disorder
Not by a longshot.....Borderline personality disorder is a personality disorder that involves the thought processes of the individual who has it. There is no chemical component and, although meds can control some symptoms, they cannot manage all as is the case with Bipolar disorder.
Borderline personality disorder is difficult to cope with because it can mimic any and all psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder...but also schizophrenia, sociopathic, psychopathic, depressed, etc. Typically, there are lies and manipulation involved. There is more self-mutilation (basically, self-mutilators are diagnosed with this) and other self- destructive behaviors.
YES, they can have mood swings, but much faster and more often that ohse with bipolar disorder.
I don't know who answered this, but they are WRONG. Want examples? Go look up famous people with each disorder. You'll see....good luck!
What else can I help you with?
How is disorders diagnosed?
Testing is done by psychologist to determine whether or not someone has Bipolar disorder or something similar to it.
Does bipolar lead to other disorders?
Bipolar disorder does not cause other disorders. However, people with bipolar disorder have an increased risk of simultaneously having or developing other mental disorders or substance dependence problems.
What was bi-polar once known as?
The disorder known as bipolar was once known as manic depression. The disorder was changed to bipolar because the disorders were too similar to be known as two separate conditions.
What are some possible symptoms of bipolar disorders?
Some of the possible symptoms of bipolar disorders include a really good mood that changes to bad quickly, difficulty to concentrate and increased "pleasure behaviours." Activities such as sex, shopping or drug abuse are some of the things that people with bipolar disorder do in excess. Bipolar disorder symptoms are sometimes similar to depression as the two are closely linked.
What are some symptoms of Bipolar disorder?
Some of the possible symptoms of bipolar disorders include a really good mood that changes to bad quickly, difficulty to concentrate and increased "pleasure behaviours." Activities such as sex, shopping or drug abuse are some of the things that people with Bipolar disorder do in excess. Bipolar disorder symptoms are sometimes similar to depression as the two are closely linked.
Is bipolar disorder in one parent inherited by offspring?
Yes. Children with one bipolar parent have a 30% chance of developing bipolar disorder. Even children of bipolar parents who do not develop bipolar disorder are at increased risk (compared to children who do not have a bipolar parent) for other psychopathology such as ADHD, learning disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, etc. Children with two bipolar parents are at an even greater risk of developing bipolar disorder.
Where can one find out what the symptoms are for bipolar depression?
Bipolar depression, similar to depression, is a disorder where depression lasts but may be mixed with episodes of mania or excitement. When looking to find out the symptoms of this disorder, Webmd is a great starting point. There it will list plenty of other disorders that may be similar and also help one have a better understanding of what it really means to have bipolar depression. Another place would be the Bipolar homepage; there many suffering from bipolar disorders of all kinds can share stories or give hope to those still suffering.
What two personality disorders get better as adult gain mauturing?
borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder
What is the element used for?
Used as a medication for mental disorders ie: bipolar disorder.
WHAT THE ELEMENT USED FOR?
Used as a medication for mental disorders ie: bipolar disorder.
Can bipolar people have schizophrenic symptoms?
Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia have some symptoms that are quite similar. The main difference between these two is that schizophrenia's characterized by hallucinations and delusions while bipolar disorder is mainly manic behavior followed by periods of depression. Typically, bipolar behaviors are fairly distinguishable from schizophrenia, but there are some rare cases of schizo-affective disorder which is a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder where there is a mood component accompanied by schizophrenia. In short, bipolar symptoms can be somewhat similar to schizophrenic symptoms, but unless the individual has schizo-affective disorder the symptoms won't be identical enough to confuse the two disorders with one another.
Is Wellbutrin prescribed for Bipolar disorders?
I have rapid-cycling bipolar disorder and have been prescribed Wellbutrin, along with a mood stabilizer.
