Posted by helenbpd on February 24, 2002, at 18:29:07
In reply to Re: PMS vs. PMDD vs. Bipolar, posted by Joe J on February 24, 2002, at 13:09:43
Hi Joe,
Another possibility is a personality disorder, except that as you say she seems to go through traceable swings with her menstrual cycle. Personality disorders are not cyclical (although they can be triggered by events that occur cyclically).
Still, it might not hurt to check it out.
Look at:http://home.hvc.rr.com/helenbpd
for more information. From what you write, she is a *classic* for the BPD diagnosis (esp the raging and denial, the rescripting of events). However, nobody can or should do any sort of diagnosing online.
Did your wife suffer any kind of abuse or trauma as a child? What's her life history like?
Could these rages be dissociative episodes?Please do check out the resources on BPD and see what you think.
Here's a quick run-through to see whether you think there's a "fit":
http://www.bpdcentral.com/resources/basics/indicators.shtmlYou can reach me via my website (above) if you've got more questions. The support groups for partners of those with BPD might really, really provide you with the needed outlet and support. You're welcome to drop by any time (links to a number of the groups are on my site). You might find a number of great support tips there, regardless of her "official" diagnosis.
best,
Helen> Hi,
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> Thought I would give you an update. The PMDD wasn't quite over the last time I posted. There was one more incident on 2/1/2002 then peace for 14 days, then a couple of small flare-ups, then peace until the 17th of February when this months PMDD started.
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