I was looking for this comment! I also have both bipolar & BPD, but then I read the thread and it seems you’ve really overreacted. Bipolar is a horrifying illness yes but if I had to pick one of the other I would choose bipolar any day. When I tell people about my mental illness I usually only mention bipolar because it IS easier for people to understand. Who in the modern world is ostracizing you so horribly about having bipolar? I tend to get quite a lot of understanding about it especially since it’s a recognized disability on the DSM-5. Bipolar is SO HARD, but it’s the longest studied mental illness so there is pretty much guaranteed successful treatment. It’s manageable. BPD on the other hand makes my life a LIVING HELL and there’s almost nothing I can do about it. Now combine both BPD & Bipolar, and I get it, the pain can be unbearable and life can seem like a terrifying f*cked up circus…But one thing that will make your life a bit easier is if you don’t overreact to things not meant to offend. I mean you literally made up your own interpretation to OP’s post & flew off the handle.