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Q: Is This Bipolar Or Borderline Or Something?
asked by: ek86 on November 30th, 2005
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Well basically I think I might be something but I don't know what. I did a brief overview of both but still, I don't know unless I went to a doctor so maybe you guys can give me some insight or something. I know you guys aren't doctors probably but maybe you can relate?

Back a year ago I cut up my arms and my dad brought me to the hospital where the doctor said that I was probably borderline, and my consellor said the same thing.. Even though nothing was official.

Things I do:
-obsessive thoughts. For example: food- eating disorder related stuff, or guys that I may have a fling with.. I become obsessed with- can't stop thinking of them over years, everyday closely examining their profiles, web pages, conversations over the internet. Just non-stop thinking. (scary, im sure)
-going into antisocial moods where im very self concsious & nervous. Cant help but stutter when I talk or shake. Avoiding people at all costs.
-going into moods where I have tons of self confidence, feel superior, know everything more than everyone else. Constant thinking... Feeling "smart"
-feeling depressed. Worthless. Suicidal at times.
-i've cut myself when ive become anxious, when theres too much to handle. Ill be crying, screaming, cutting, getting everything out the best I can. After that, becoming totally calm and better.. Like nothing happened.
-getting into moods where im non stop moving. I feel good. Laughing lots. Singing like crazy. Dancing. Wanting to be with others. Being "hyper" like the good old days back when I was a kid. Sometimes my family tells me that I go too far
-hard time concentrating a lot of the time and easily distracted
-poor self-image

maybe you get the point...

Everything varies.

Anyhow thanks if you actually read this whole thing.
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BPjoe23
replied on December 15th, 2005
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Sounds Like Your Bipolar In My Opinion.
To me it sounds like you could possible bipolar.
From what you told,you told of a few signs and symptoms of mania in bipolar(manic-depressive) disorder. Having flings and a high sexual drive is a nother sign of mania. Being suicidel and depressed is a sign of depression... Do you have any family history of mental illness in the family. Do you have moods swings where you go from high to low and they interfear(spelling?) with school,work,home,etc etc? It also sound like you could has avoidants personality disorder. Best thing to do is to see a ph doctor.
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crackerjack
replied on December 27th, 2005
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Biopolar Or Borderline Personality ?
I have gone through everthing you have described for 15 yrs. And have been told I have both !! If you have any questions for me ,feel free to contact me.
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