Does anyone here know the distinction between bi-polar and bordeline personality disorders?

Because I could swear that bordeline mood swings are from environmental stimuli whereas bipolar is more chemical in nature, or so the psychiatrists and pharmaceutical companies claim

check out this link it as lots of information on borderline personality disorder. i havnt got any experience of BPD so i cant really comment but ive just looked through the info on the site above and im sure it will help you

Borderline mood swings are absolutely all about the person's reactions to outside stimuli. The person can swing 180 degrees depending on how she perceives others are treating her (a big problem with this personality is that they are so reliant on outside stimuli for validation and reassurance). Borderline are notoriously difficult to treat, passive-aggressive, narcissistic, and insecure - therapy often fails them because they change doctors frequently and tend not to follow medical advice.
Bipolar patients swing between moods depending on their chemical imbalance. The moods can be muted, if not controlled, through medication (talk therapy always helps in dealing with the unhealthy coping mechanisms that the patient has set up in order to deal with the aforementioned chemical imbalance).

Tags

　　Pharynx Cancer 　　Phantom Limb 　　Pfiesteria Infections 　　PET Scans 　　Pesticides 　　Pertussis 　　Personality Disorders 　　Peritoneal Dialysis 　　Peripheral Vascular Diseases 　　Periodontal Disease 　　Perimenopause 　　Performance-Enhancing Drugs 　　Peptic Ulcer

Related information

Are there any websites that feature chat rooms for people with personality disorders?

You mean, besides this one?

...

Is the recognition of personality and neurotic disorders a good or bad thing?

The problem you're describing is not with recognition of disorders, but their misdiagnosis. That is, it's a very good thing to be able to recognize disorders. Seeing them where they do...

Does anyone here know the distinction between bi-polar and borderline personality disorders?

Find a good therapist and stick it out. A personality disorder is way harder to change, fix, or cope with than a chemical imbalance. A good therapist, a mood stabilizer, meditation, and a support g...

In terms of severity relating to mental health and/or personality disorders?

If you are referring to Borderline Personality Disorder, it is quite severe from the view point of family relationships. However, from the individual viewpoint, it is not as damaging as chronic de...

Ive been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder but i worry that i might have antisocial?

One of the scourges of modern society is all this psycho babble called " borderline personality disorder" or "attention defecit disorder". Who is coming up with this rot?. Nobo...

Avoidant Personality Disorder?

People suffering from the Avoidant Personality Disorder feel inadequate, unworthy, inferior, and lacking in self-confidence. As a result, they are shy and socially inhibited. Aware of their real (a...

Can anybody set my personality disorder ?

I know some one that i am rely close to and he had an even more messed up life i can guarantee it and he had to go through a lot of therapy and classes to get better and he is a great guy and one o...

Antisocial Personality Disorder ?

There is no treatment that really works for ASPD. Personlaity disorders in general are difficult to treat, especially ASPD.

...