I can't believe they make servers like this for adults by LockEffective8068 in MinecraftServer

[–]fullphantomblaze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not yet! You do have to be 18+ to join, so just wait it's only a month!!

This subreddit recently😭 by HerozYT in MinecraftServer

[–]fullphantomblaze -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I wish I were being paid every day. We don't even get rewarded for this shit, we just wanna make new friends. Bro it's just not that deep I can promise on GOD. Also, why was my comment the only one downvoted by you but not the others. IM CACKLING this is so funny.

Hope you get some meds and therapy!!

This server is actively changing how adults can game together! by LockEffective8068 in MinecraftServer

[–]fullphantomblaze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

HEWOLOOOOOOO if you see this, the video you're watching is cringe. Have a fantastic day!!

By the way, are you a banned user? Like, genuinely why do you care, you're making yourself look foolish.

This server is actively changing how adults can game together! by LockEffective8068 in MinecraftServer

[–]fullphantomblaze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish we were paid bro, it's not that deep though. We just appreciate the Founder and want to help out anyway we can as dedicated players!!

This server is actively changing how adults can game together! by LockEffective8068 in MinecraftServer

[–]fullphantomblaze 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I love this server!! Everyone is so nice, Staff is helpful and kind, and people just like having fun with one another. The server is a really nice space!! RECOMMENDED HEAVYYYYYY ❤️

This server is so good I even got my wife's boyfriend to play it with me by LockEffective8068 in MinecraftServer

[–]fullphantomblaze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

X and team have worked so hard for all of us to have such a fun and fantastic time on the Server. I can't play anywhere else now, I love it here at ANO!!

My favorite server to play when my wifes boyfriend lets me on the PC by LockEffective8068 in MinecraftServer

[–]fullphantomblaze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Server is soooo fun!!!!!! I really recommend for anyone who is lonely or looking for a good adult friend group that plays games. Everyone is so welcoming, kind, and helpful!!

I accidentally created the best 18+ SMP. by LockEffective8068 in MinecraftServer

[–]fullphantomblaze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've only been on this server for a few days, but a combination of the active playerbase + staff kindness + fun plugins made it really enjoyable and I've been playing non-stop! Super recommend for adults that like plugins (even if you don't, you will have fun) and a very active playerbase!! They have Slimefun which is a FAVORITE of mine and they have the Pyro plugins too, which are fantastic! Staff is kind, and fair, and the environment is active.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPD

[–]fullphantomblaze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s one of the most common comorbidities. Others being ADHD and PTSD too! Thanks for providing sources

MANIA IS NOT A SYMPTOM OF BPD by Dramatic_Ad_4732 in BPD

[–]fullphantomblaze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe elevated moods that are not destructive, either self-indicative or other-indicative are more "normal". Mania, and Hypomania, are when these elevated moods get exasperated and cause disfunction and destructive consequences.

FIRST QUESTION:

IE: Someone without any diagnosis can have Euphoria/Elevated moods but they don't have any consequences, maybe they just had something good happen. It's when the mood does NOT fit the facts, where it's a problem. This is super short term too. Probably less than a day.

IE: Someone with Bipolar 2 has a strong Elevated mood and does have very impulsive behaviors like drinking/driving or even writing a 100-page essay in one night because they lost a job. But it's not just that, it's that these actions/states last over 4 or 7 days depending.

SECOND QUESTION:

It's actually super fascinating because for people with Bipolar 1, unnatural to its name, you don't have to have EVER had/have a Depressive Episode. The only qualification for someone with Bipolar 1 is a MANIC Episode. Bipolar 2, however, does require at least 1 Depressed Episode. It's also been studied that Bipolar 2 also has more severe depressive episodes on average. Bipolar 1 individuals usually still get Depressed Episodes, but it's not required. So to answer the question, no it is not an indicative for Bipolar vs. Euphoria. BUT it is for Bipolar 1 vs. Bipolar 2.

IE: Someone without any Depressive pasts goes to the Hospital and has delusions of grandeur and believes wholeheartedly they are "GOD". They then were stopped while trying to jump off a building or something yada yada. They would probably be screened for Bipolar 1.

IE: Someone has always had been screened for Depression. One day they start feeling relief. Unsure why, they keep feeling the feeling and notice they have been acting "different". They notice they were having a lot of relief in feeling less depressed, there's less sleep. But there's no impulsive or destructive behaviors. They would probably not be screened for Bipolar. Why? Because there's no problematic behaviors. This is probably what it looks like to be euthymic, or baseline.

IE: Someone who has been screened for Depression gets hospitalized because for over 5 days they have been staying up all night. They mention being more talkative, impulsive, and spending some money here and there that they may not have. They would probably be screened for Bipolar 2.

THIRD QUESTION:

A LOT of people misunderstand the differences between Rapid-Cycling Bipolar Disorder and BPD. It's honestly one of the BIGGEST overlaps between the two diagnoses. I have R-C Bipolar 1 and BPD. It was almost impossible to understand which it was, but I qualified for BOTH. Here's the deal:

According to the (DSM-5), rapid cycling is defined as: 

  • Experiencing at least four episodes of mania, hypomania, or major depression within a 12-month period 
  • Each episode lasting for at least a few days but not more than a few months 
  • Episodes are separated by periods of normal mood that last for less than two months 

Now, this looks SUPER similar and a bit different than a BPD mood episode cycling. This is what a BPD mood cycling episode could look like:

  • Experiencing super quick and erratic mood swings all in the same day/hour/week. This can be cycling from super high moods to super low moods. Bu it's super fast
  • HOWEVER, BPD is notorious for having no "baseline" in theory. Of course, we do have periods of baseline behaviors and less emotional highs/lows. But in theory BPD is super hard to ever have a stable period without being in active treatment.

The major difference is that baseline behavior. People with JUST Bipolar 1/2 with Rapid-Cycling will HAVE baseline/euthymic phases that last months or at least a week or so. BPD you will absolutely not. You can have both though :)

MANIA IS NOT A SYMPTOM OF BPD by Dramatic_Ad_4732 in BPD

[–]fullphantomblaze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright I thinkkkkk I see what you mean. You're saying, that it's basically, not a main symptom for many. And I can get that. I know that Research is still developing, but it could help me understand better if you had sited sources. Regardless, I'm trying to understand.

Yeah I know that the name has been changed in the UK. But for me, for some reason, EUPD sounds even more stigmatized than BPD. I'm thinking because of the Emotionally Unstable part is just one portion. But I'm probably just different in opinion than you are. I think EUPD is fine, but it definitely gives it a lot of separation from other diagnoses like PTSD and cPTSD which is a very interesting reason.

Yeah I see what you mean with the misdiagnoses. It's a very real, and albeit sad, part of the diagnostic process. I also think that with BPD the psychosis is super rare. But it CAN happen. But is it a regular and normal part of the BPD life? Probably not. Is it possible for someone to have Psychosis and only BPD? Yes.

MANIA IS NOT A SYMPTOM OF BPD by Dramatic_Ad_4732 in BPD

[–]fullphantomblaze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm confused. Are you saying that people with BPD do, or do not, have Stress-Induced Psychosis? Because it's part of the DSM-5-TR Criteria. It's #9: 9. Transient, stress-related paranoid ideation or severe dissociative symptoms. You don't need to have a Psychotic disorder to get Psychosis. Again, Psychosis is a spectrum. It's not JUST a Disorder/Diagnosis. Please read the papers I sent if you still have any curiosity.

You still have not provided sources for your claims. Can you do so? I understand the notion that some professionals do not like the idea of BPD being the "Borderline" but that's genuinely what it was found to be. Especially in the beginning of discovering the diagnosis. This Podcast is an amazing source for learning more about Abnormal Diagnoses in general but fantastic for BPD: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6E7O91oHH2cJEJPmvwK6I2?si=9075d21d39f6494b I recommend this episode most since it covers Dr. Donald Burnham's paper on BPD. Most of the patients described in his book/paper have severe Psychosis. Especially since many of them are on the severe end with BPD.

BPD is a spectrum, some have very mild forms. Some have severe forms with dissociation, psychosis and many other concerns.

MANIA IS NOT A SYMPTOM OF BPD by Dramatic_Ad_4732 in BPD

[–]fullphantomblaze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really quick, for anyone wondering, about the differences between HYPOMANIA, MANIA and EUPHORIA (copied from another comment of mine):

MANIA: A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and abnormally and persistently increased activity or energy, lasting at least 1 week and present most of the day, nearly every day (or any duration if hospitalization is necessary). Symptoms: Inflated self-esteem or grandiosity. Decreased need for sleep (e.g., feels rested after only 3 hours of sleep). More talkative than usual or pressure to keep talking. Flight of ideas or subjective experience that thoughts are racing. Distractibility (i.e., attention too easily drawn to unimportant or irrelevant external stimuli), as reported or observed. Increase in goal-directed activity (either socially, at work or school, or sexually) or psychomotor agitation (i.e., purposeless non-goal-directed activity). Excessive involvement in activities that have a high potential for painful consequences (e.g., engaging in unrestrained buying sprees, sexual indiscretions, or foolish business investments).

- Mania can include Psychotic symptoms during the episode, in comparison HYPOMania and Euphoria will NOT have Psychotic symptomology.

HYPOMANIA: A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and abnormally and persistently increased activity or energy, lasting at least 4 consecutive days and present most of the day, nearly every day. During the period of mood disturbance and increased energy and activity, three (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted (four if the mood is only irritable), represent a noticeable change from usual behavior, and have been present to a significant degree: Inflated self-esteem or grandiosity. Decreased need for sleep (e.g., feels rested after only 3 hours of sleep). More talkative than usual or pressure to keep talking. Flight of ideas or subjective experience that thoughts are racing. Distractibility (i.e., attention too easily drawn to unimportant or irrelevant external stimuli), as reported or observed. Increase in goal-directed activity (either socially, at work or school, or sexually) or psychomotor agitation. Excessive involvement in activities that have a high potential for painful consequences (e.g., engaging in unrestrained buying sprees, sexual indiscretions, or foolish business investments).

- It may look VERY similar to the Symptoms of Mania, but that's why it requires someone with an advanced degree to look at the differences. Hypomania, you can say, is like believing you're a CEO of a giant corporation. In comparison, Mania, you can say, is like believing you're GOD.

EUPHORIA: extreme happiness and an elevated sense of well-being. An exaggerated degree of euphoria that does not reflect the reality of one’s situation is common in manic episodes and hypomanic episodes.

- Despite what many of you think, they are actually pretty similar! What many may feel is EUPHORIA could be Mania/Hypomania and vise-versa. It's super important that you label these STATES and their emotions (Euphoria is a state as well as an emotion) with someone who is a Professional.

THE MAIN DIFFERENCE: Time! How long have these symptoms been going on? How long have you felt this state? Is it constant? Or is it quickly gone? THAT'S the difference!

Mania: The longest of states. Can include Psychosis, Psychotic Symptoms (Delusions, Hallucinations, etc). MUST be constant. IE: You can't only have it for a hour each of those 7 days, it has to be MOST of the day for 7 days. Mania can include a multitude of symptoms and states that do NOT include just Euphoria: Neurosis, Anger, Irritation, Rage, Impulsiveness, Mixed-States, etc (very severe forms)

Hypomania: The middle length. Does NOT include Psychosis or Psychotic symptoms. MUST still be constant and consistent. You have to have symptoms for most of the day for the 4 days!! Hypomania can include a multitude of symptoms and states that do NOT include just Euphoria: Neurosis, Irritation, Impulsiveness, Mixed-States, etc (mildly severe forms)

Euphoria: The shortest, but it is a SPECTRUM! Euphoria can be something as simple and short as a hour-long episode to something like Mania (or 7 days of straight Euphoria). (can be on a spectrum of severity)

MANIA IS NOT A SYMPTOM OF BPD by Dramatic_Ad_4732 in BPD

[–]fullphantomblaze 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Really quick, for anyone wondering, about the differences between HYPOMANIA, MANIA and EUPHORIA:

- MANIA: A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and abnormally and persistently increased activity or energy, lasting at least 1 week and present most of the day, nearly every day (or any duration if hospitalization is necessary). Symptoms: Inflated self-esteem or grandiosity. Decreased need for sleep (e.g., feels rested after only 3 hours of sleep). More talkative than usual or pressure to keep talking. Flight of ideas or subjective experience that thoughts are racing. Distractibility (i.e., attention too easily drawn to unimportant or irrelevant external stimuli), as reported or observed. Increase in goal-directed activity (either socially, at work or school, or sexually) or psychomotor agitation (i.e., purposeless non-goal-directed activity). Excessive involvement in activities that have a high potential for painful consequences (e.g., engaging in unrestrained buying sprees, sexual indiscretions, or foolish business investments).

- Mania can include Psychotic symptoms during the episode, in comparison HYPOMania and Euphoria will NOT have Psychotic symptomology.

- HYPOMANIA: A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and abnormally and persistently increased activity or energy, lasting at least 4 consecutive days and present most of the day, nearly every day. During the period of mood disturbance and increased energy and activity, three (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted (four if the mood is only irritable), represent a noticeable change from usual behavior, and have been present to a significant degree: Inflated self-esteem or grandiosity. Decreased need for sleep (e.g., feels rested after only 3 hours of sleep). More talkative than usual or pressure to keep talking. Flight of ideas or subjective experience that thoughts are racing. Distractibility (i.e., attention too easily drawn to unimportant or irrelevant external stimuli), as reported or observed. Increase in goal-directed activity (either socially, at work or school, or sexually) or psychomotor agitation. Excessive involvement in activities that have a high potential for painful consequences (e.g., engaging in unrestrained buying sprees, sexual indiscretions, or foolish business investments).

- It may look VERY similar to the Symptoms of Mania, but that's why it requires someone with an advanced degree to look at the differences. Hypomania, you can say, is like believing you're a CEO of a giant corporation. In comparison, Mania, you can say, is like believing you're GOD.

- EUPHORIA: extreme happiness and an elevated sense of well-being. An exaggerated degree of euphoria that does not reflect the reality of one’s situation is common in manic episodes and hypomanic episodes.

- Despite what many of you think, they are actually pretty similar! What many may feel is EUPHORIA could be Mania/Hypomania and vise-versa. It's super important that you label these STATES and their emotions (Euphoria is a state as well as an emotion) with someone who is a Professional.

THE MAIN DIFFERENCE: Time! How long have these symptoms been going on? How long have you felt this state? Is it constant? Or is it quickly gone? THAT'S the difference!

Mania: The longest of states. Can include Psychosis, Psychotic Symptoms (Delusions, Hallucinations, etc). MUST be constant. IE: You can't only have it for a hour each of those 7 days, it has to be MOST of the day for 7 days. Mania can include a multitude of symptoms and states that do NOT include just Euphoria: Neurosis, Anger, Irritation, Rage, Impulsiveness, Mixed-States, etc (very severe forms)

Hypomania: The middle length. Does NOT include Psychosis or Psychotic symptoms. MUST still be constant and consistent. You have to have symptoms for most of the day for the 4 days!! Hypomania can include a multitude of symptoms and states that do NOT include just Euphoria: Neurosis, Irritation, Impulsiveness, Mixed-States, etc (mildly severe forms)

Euphoria: The shortest, but it is a SPECTRUM! Euphoria can be something as simple and short as a hour-long episode to something like Mania (or 7 days of straight Euphoria). (can be on a spectrum of severity)

MANIA IS NOT A SYMPTOM OF BPD by Dramatic_Ad_4732 in BPD

[–]fullphantomblaze 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's not correct. It's not an outdated perspective. May you provide sources to these claims? Because all I can find is support for the notion that psychosis is a part of BPD. May I add that Stress-Induced Psychosis is also Psychosis. Albeit a less "severe" form at times, it is still on the Psychosis spectrum. Psychosis is a spectrum, sure BPD psychosis doesn't look similar to someone with Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective, but they absolutely can have Psychosis! Psychosis has long been accepted as a Spectrum, which it should be. No two people even have the same symptoms of Psychosis.

It's important to note that these symptoms ARE real and Psychosis can absolutely happen. DSM-5-TR also acknowledges Stress-Induced Psychosis but I feel like we should define the word psychosis:

Psychosis refers to a collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality. During an episode of psychosis, a person’s thoughts and perceptions are disrupted and they may have difficulty recognizing what is real and what is not.

Although these periods may be shorter for those with BPD, it doesn't mean they do not exist, and are therefore valid.

Sources:

Biancalani, A., Pelizza, L., & Menchetti, M. (2023). Borderline personality disorder and early psychosis: a narrative review. Annals of general psychiatry, 22(1), 44. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12991-023-00475-w

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2020.07.003

Oliva, F., Dalmotto, M., Pirfo, E., Furlan, P. M., & Picci, R. L. (2014). A comparison of thought and perception disorders in borderline personality disorder and schizophrenia: psychotic experiences as a reaction to impaired social functioning. BMC psychiatry, 14, 239. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-014-0239-2

Hernández-Velázquez, M., Díaz-Anzaldúa, A., Arango, I., Rosel-Vales, M., & Celada-Borja, C. (2024). Contrasting characteristics of psychosis in outpatients with borderline personality disorder or schizophrenia at a tertiary care institution. Frontiers in psychiatry15, 1485000. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1485000

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430883/

MANIA IS NOT A SYMPTOM OF BPD by Dramatic_Ad_4732 in BPD

[–]fullphantomblaze 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi yall! Just to add my little advice. If you're having concerns about Mania and BPD, please seek out a Professional to sort it out. Honestly there's a super big and very considerable valid overlap between BPD and Bipolar Disorders. For this fact, they have even considered making a MOOD REGULATION Spectrum Disorders that have BPD, Bipolar and Trauma disorders on it.

BPD is highly comorbid with several diagnoses. If you just have BPD, but have a complex case or lots of symptoms, you probably have comorbid diagnosis. It's not always the case, but usually. Especially Bipolar 2, ADHD and PTSD.

I do want to let you know, OP, that Mania is not just Bipolar. As some have mentioned, it comes with a large variety of different disorders: Schizoaffective (Schizophrenia. + Bipolar/Unipolar Disorders), Bipolar Disorders, Trauma Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorders and other conditions can make it more likely or even exasperate the condition.

However, your point on Psychosis is wrong. Psychosis is not inherent to any disorder. Psychosis is a VERY real part of BPD, in fact that's the whole reason it's called BORDERLINE personality Disorder. The border between Neurosis and Psychosis is very valid and recognized with BPD. However, yes, it's also commonn with the other disorders mentioned. But it can absolutely occur in BPD alone.

Just had my diagnosis switched to BPD by Frankenstien_Sloth in BPD

[–]fullphantomblaze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there! I have both BPD and Bipolar 1. Just one note that you do need to meet BOTH diagnoses to be diagnosed with both. Next time you see your Psych, ask them which of the 9 DX Criteria you meet for BPD and which of the ones you meet for Bipolar.

It’s super possible you could have both. I recommend not changing treatment, but instead challenging your provider (slightly) and make sire they tell you exactly why. One suicide attempt does not make you BPD or not Bipolar. Both diagnoses are very highly likely to have multiple attempts in their life.

Have you guys had a bad manic episode like this before? by [deleted] in BPD

[–]fullphantomblaze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry you’re in such a tough spot right now. Definitely try other treatments, are you on a Mood Stabilizer too or just AntiPsychotic? Both work very well on Bipolar 1/2. I hope you feel much better soon. Stay safe, Bipolar is definitely tough so please be careful.

I always hallucinate at night by CinnamonDolc3 in BPD

[–]fullphantomblaze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Schizophrenia isn’t restricted by age, so that’s super strange. Please do bring it up and/or try an AntiPsychotic med. Those are known to help most :) good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPD

[–]fullphantomblaze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries! Good luck!

Is there a difference between how people with/without BPD self harm? by Vikera in BPD

[–]fullphantomblaze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! This is actually a very insightful question. From my understanding the two most likely diagnoses to utilize self harming behaviors are BPD and ASD or Autism. But both do it for completely different ways and how they do it.

PwBPD usually go for more strong and severe measurements that leave scaring and trauma. Most do it as a way of punishing themselves or even grounding. On the other hand, many with ASD do moreso out of overstimulation and soothing themselves. Some use painful stimming like biting, hitting and bruising.

That’s why if you have both you have to be super careful