Posted by PattyG on January 30, 2002, at 20:09:08
In reply to Re: bipolar vs. borderline , posted by jazzdog on January 25, 2002, at 13:04:34
I also like some of the distinctions you make, especially your suggestion that borderline personality disorder is
basically a dysfunctional way of coping with a mood disorder. A couple of qualifications though. I think bpd can
be chemically ameliorated, particularly with mood stabilizers and abstinence from alcohol. In my experience, some
degree of biologically induced mood stability is essential in order to establish a platform to allow therapies to take
effect. Intensive therapy is needed, both to correct maladaptive behaviours and to develop a coherent sense of
self that is not so vulnerable to perceived rejection and loss. And is not the underlying mood instability itself
indicative of bipolar II? I think that's why bpd is now being thought of as a subtype of bipolar II.- Jane
/////BPD a subtype of Bipolar II? Not questioning - I would tend to agree (difficult to to distinguish) but where might I read about this? Thanks, PattyG
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