My patients often get confused about the symptoms of BPD and Bipolar disorder because the symptoms overlap and sometimes patients are initially diagnosed with one condition and then the diagnosis changes to the other. One important distinction is that Bipolar mania presents in cycles and is marked by a decreased need for sleep whereas symptoms of BPD are more pervasive personality patterns that worsen with interpersonal stressors. Disclaimer: You may want to consider your individual mental healt

the petulant subtype of borderline personality disorder (BPD). people have been asking for me to elaborate on the subtypes. it’s not a ‘separate’ diagnosis, it’s still BPD, but it’s just a different way for symptoms to manifest. *i’m not condoning these behaviors, just explaining them. accountability still needs to be taken regardless of the disorder. #mentalhealth #bpd #borderlinepersonalitydisorder #narcissist #anxiety | Kylee Rae