Bipolar vs Borderline Personality. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is more common than bipolar disorder, however it appears that often the symptoms of BPD are seen as bipolar.
There is recent evidence that borderline personality and bipolar coexisting is not particularly common. Although the researchers did find that there was a greater incidence of Bipolar Disorder in those with BPD as compared to other personality disorders, it was found that 80 percent of those with BPD do not have bipolar.
Many with BPD receive a diagnosis of bipolar disorder due to the evident mood swings and reluctance of many clinicians to diagnose BPD. Despite the superficial similarities, the treatment for BPD and bipolar differ significantly. As a result, application of the correct diagnosis can help ensure appropriate and effective treatment.
There is recent evidence that borderline personality and bipolar coexisting is not particularly common. Although the researchers did find that there was a greater incidence of Bipolar Disorder in those with BPD as compared to other personality disorders, it was found that 80 percent of those with BPD do not have bipolar.
Many with BPD receive a diagnosis of bipolar disorder due to the evident mood swings and reluctance of many clinicians to diagnose BPD. Despite the superficial similarities, the treatment for BPD and bipolar differ significantly. As a result, application of the correct diagnosis can help ensure appropriate and effective treatment.
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