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“I got misdiagnosed with borderline, when I actually had bipolar disorder”
“I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder years ago, but this was a misdiagnosis.”
“I was misdiagnosed with bipolar depression, when I had BPD”.
These stories are more common than you’d think.
Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder overlap so much - that even professionals get confused - even tho we can see real differences in the brain between them.
But how can you actually tell the difference?
And more importantly — what do they feel like from the inside for those who are affected?
Today, we’re going to break this down in the simplest way possible.
► Links and Resources:
ADHD Video with Hyperfocus: https://youtu.be/HOCbK52R9eg
Borderline criteria article: https://www.verywellmind.com/borderline-personality-disorder-diagnosis-425174
Bipolar criteria:
https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10196/dsm-5-criteria-bipolar-disorder
Brain differences:
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9721/7/3/49
Gunderson Video: https://youtu.be/h15OnmUqFj8?si=-Et1m3vVaJsON4eR
BPD Parent Video:
https://youtu.be/WoO4VMWjIuo?si=7Fa0uO1BJP0z3qg9
BPD in Women Podcast:
https://youtu.be/KHgt7qiiPkw?si=CfmbONJTveFP9-yz
Bipolar Docu:
https://youtu.be/HOCbK52R9eg
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► Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:23 Borderline vs. Bipolar - What’s The Difference?
04:00 Borderline (BPD): What It Feels Like
06:24 Experience 1: Unstable Relationships
07:05 Experience 2: Identity Struggles
07:37 Experience 3: Emotional Volatility
08:28 Experience 4: Impulsivity
09:10 Experience 5: Self-Harm/Suicidal Ideation
10:14 Bipolar Disorder: What It Feels Like
13:17 Experience 1: Mood Episodes
13:46 Experience 2: Depression
14:36 Experience 3: Mania or Hypermania
17:18 BPD vs. BD: The Overlap
22:42 BPD/BP vs. Other Conditions
24:33 Why This All Matters
25:22 Final Thoughts
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► Hi, my name is Robert! I create videos about childhood trauma & attachment theory.
My content aims to help you transform trauma-driven reactions that block you, so you can embrace a life full of happiness, safe & loving relationships, and self-confidence. :)
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I am not a health professional myself. My content is based on research and my personal experiences working with various therapists as a client for three years.