Understanding the Differences Between Bipolar and BDP
Dramatic and erratic mood swings can be difficult to deal with—especially if you don’t know why you are experiencing them. I have had many patients come to me in the course of my clinical career who describe intense emotions, dark depressive periods and seemingly uncontrollable rash decisions and actions. They are looking for a diagnosis because, often, they are unsure if they are dealing with bipolar disorder or borderline personality disorder (BPD). That confusion is understandable. Both conditions share some surface similarities, but there are also some significant differences that people should know about, especially because treatment plans are very...