What is borderline personality disorder (bpd)?
Borderline personality disorder is “A mental disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships.”
Symptoms
-anger
-anxiety
-self harm
-self isolation
-severe mood swings
-unstable relationships
-impulsive
-out of touch with reality
-fear of rejection or abandonment
-suicidal threats
-explosive anger
-unclear self image
-paranoid
Misconceptions about borderline
-it is not treatable
-people who have it out of control
-super rare, in reality 1-4 percent of the population has it
-they choose to be that way
-they’re attention seekers
What is bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is “A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.”
Symptoms
Mania Symptoms
-very high energy
-need very little sleep
-high sex drive
-more impulsive
-very high self esteem
-racing thoughts
-speaking a lot
-feeling very elevated
-feeling very touchy
-feeling jumping
Depressive symptoms
-sense of worthlessness
-little interest or pleasure
-suicidal
-depressed
-feeling guilty
-constant crying
-insomnia
-constant tiredness
Misconceptions about bipolar
-it is just mania
-it's just “mood swings”
-everyone that has bipolar is the same
-people are always either in a manic episode or depressive episode
-people with bipolar are dangerous
-they cant have or maintain a job
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