Do you know the difference between Borderline Personality Disorder and Bi-Polar Disorder?

[YesterdaysChild]

It sucks to have either. I'm wondering if it can ever be cured? Has anyone ever had an experience with either of these nasty disorders?

[Smashingdoozy]

I have borderline personality disorder. You can't be cured of mental illnesses. You can cope and manage. It's a lot of hard work, therapy and trying different medications to get to a "normal" point.

[YesterdaysChild]

When were you first diagnosed with it?

[Smashingdoozy]

I believe I was about 19

[YesterdaysChild]

And do you take medication for it, and if so, does it help any?

[Smashingdoozy]

I've been on medications on and off since I was 14. Therapy has helped me the most with BPD but getting the right medications has been helpful too

[nolabels]

I do.

Someone else with whom I interacted earlier about the subject certainly does not know anything about it.

[TheSpaceGnome]

Both are made up to sell drugs.

[YesterdaysChild]

That I doubt.

[TheSpaceGnome]

But either way it doesn't matter, addicts and idiots will use any excuse to remove personal accountability.* (sorry last sentence got screwed up)

[nolabels]

You can believe that all you want.

Thank your lucky stars that you are able to have that attitude.

I've had bipolar ever since anyone can remember.

I'm all about personal responsibility.

I choose to not be pharmaceutically treated for bipolar, although I have been in the past.

Bipolar is not fun, but it's what I deal with.

Follow me around for a month or so, if you think you can. You'll see what bipolar is all about. As of now, you have no clue.

[nolabels]

What point has been proven?
Follow me around if you think you're up to it.
I'll have you begging for mercy.

[TheSpaceGnome]

unscientific*

[Speedygonzalezx]

as of now i have learned 👏 thanks