Posted by brynb on January 5, 2013, at 14:37:36
In reply to Re: BPD vs. Bipolar » SLS, posted by SLS on January 5, 2013, at 8:37:35
Thanks for the clarification, Scott.
Although I certainly can be reactive, my depressive episodes/moods seemingly come out of nowhere. Same thing with my "elevated" moods. They just "happen." I don't cycle throughout the day, although on occasion I experience low mood/depression while simultaneously being speedy and/or anxious.
I experience about 3-4 major depressive periods per year that last beyond 2 weeks. Sometimes, though, I feel like my mood is rapidly changeable (I'll be so depressed that I can't leave my apartment, then a few days later, I'm "up" and my energy is high, even if I feel tired). And I can say with a great deal of certainty that it's all affected my concentration and short-term memory. I've struggled with insomnia for years, too.
It seems so egocentric to write all of this out and give so much thought to it, but I'm really just trying to make sense of everything for both me and the professionals I am seeing.
Sorry to ramble. Thanks again.
-b
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