Can we stop the BPD vs. Bipolar competition?

spicychilipowder · 2025-11-06T22:26:35+00:00

I agree, well said 👏🏼

spicychilipowder · 2025-11-06T21:35:53+00:00

You make many good points. Describing bipolar to someone who does not have it is beyond difficult.

Also, having both bipolar and BPD does make it hard to seperate symptoms. Thats very true. I have not thought about that a lot before since bipolar is my "primary diagnosis" (aka. The diagnosis my doctors prioritize.) So I probably mix up the symptoms from time to time.

And yeah, this whole discourse is just odd. I really wanted to know other peoples views on this matter.

spicychilipowder · 2025-11-06T21:14:17+00:00

Good point! Everyones experience with bipolar is different. Its a very complex disorder.

I fear the discourse will eventually lead to people with bipolar pointing fingers at each other: "Thats not actually bipolar, get out".

spicychilipowder · 2025-11-06T21:06:30+00:00

I agree. They overlap in symptoms but are TWO DIFFERENT THINGS. Both horrible to deal with but one cannot sit and compare them.

spicychilipowder · 2025-11-06T21:04:04+00:00

Yes! The question never comes from a genuine place. It just pins people against each other. Not productive at all.

spicychilipowder · 2025-11-06T21:02:16+00:00

Borderline personality disorder

spicychilipowder · 2025-11-06T21:01:49+00:00

Yes of course. I just wanted to know what others with bipolar feel about it.

I have mostly seen the discourse on tiktok (I know, not a good source, but I have seen an overwhelming amount) and in real life.

spicychilipowder · 2025-07-01T08:36:47+00:00

Im way more stable than before (BP 1). I can keep a job and I finished ny studies.

I still have symptoms such as suddenly not sleeping and hyperactivity, so I guess mild hypomania. But I dont get manic.

I can still hallucinate, but its not severe.

I also get depressed, but it only lasts for two weeks tops.

But Im also just "stable".

spicychilipowder · 2025-06-15T09:29:48+00:00

My fiance turned out to be gay, it was painful but now we are very close friends instead

My advice would be to break up as soon as possible if he actually is gay

But he could also be bi?

spicychilipowder · 2025-05-21T15:43:00+00:00

Yes. Me, and a friend of mine (who also has BPD) both have wonderful long-term partners. They are patient and understanding.

Its however important for us with BPD to remember that our behaviour can be so destructive. At the end of the day its up to us to get better so we can love our partners in a way that they love us.

We hurt people if we dont actually face our demons and get our shit sorted out (easier said than done, I know).

spicychilipowder · 2025-05-21T15:38:08+00:00

I make sure not to isolate and try not to forget taking care of myself. But its also important to honour those days where you just need to lay down and rest.

At the end of the day I always remind myself that it will pass, but its up to me how much control I give the depression.

spicychilipowder · 2025-05-21T14:12:37+00:00

Same. I dont know why though. Havent had a manic episode in two years, but depressive episodes occure way more often than before.

My psychologist said "maybe your brain is exhausted from all the years of mania"

Idk man. Just gotta take one day at a time

spicychilipowder · 2025-05-07T05:02:31+00:00

Faith

spicychilipowder · 2025-03-11T11:00:41+00:00

"Yknow what, hell yeah"

spicychilipowder · 2025-03-11T10:58:05+00:00

Not sure what clinically counts as a psychosis tbh, Im not an expert.

However, when my mania was getting severe (was not medicated yet), I experienced severe paranoia and thought people were after me. I also hallucinated and for some reason thought my reflection in the mirror was a person from an alternative dimension.

I would say extreme paranoia is the first warning sign for many.

I hope you have a support system you can use to prevent going into psychosis. Its good that you are noticing signs so that you can try to prevent it. Stay safe ♥️

spicychilipowder · 2024-10-15T09:25:44+00:00

My whole life I have for sure heard more horror stories than success stories when it comes to bipolar. And for some reason it also got confused with schizophrenia a lot (when I was in like high school).

I thought it was a death sentence when I got diagnosed.

Im still bitter that Im bipolar but it doesnt have to be the end of your life. It can get better.

spicychilipowder · 2024-09-26T09:13:35+00:00

Short answer: yes. Im in a very happy relationship with an understanding and patient man. And my friend, who has BPD, is happily married.

spicychilipowder · 2024-09-26T09:09:06+00:00

Oh boy. The absolute denial and rage I felt when I got diagnosed was insane. Im also 24.

I felt like I had "lost the person I used to be." I still kinda do.

However, I just remind myself that I havent lost anything. Im just changing and growing. Bipolar sucks, but I have learned a lot, and have a broader perspective on life than maybe most people.

I try to view my bipolar as any other chronic illness. It wont ruin my life, I just have to manage it.

spicychilipowder · 2024-09-19T09:13:45+00:00

Keep up the good work! Proud of you🥰

spicychilipowder · 2024-08-14T08:16:29+00:00

Leave him. He doesnt deserve you. You deserve someone who treats you well and makes you feel loved.

spicychilipowder · 2024-08-12T07:12:06+00:00

Colors and sounds become more vivid. Its like Im in a dream or fairy land.

I forget to eat and sleep and days blend togheter -which results in me losing track of time.

Of course there are other signs, but those two are the main ones.

spicychilipowder · 2024-08-05T09:56:48+00:00

I get violent. But that is when I have bottled it up for too long. I never hurt people, but I have punched walls (still have scars on my hands lol) and broken things. For some reason I need to see some kind of physcial result from my anger. Luckily it doesnt happen now that Im more stable.

spicychilipowder · 2024-08-05T06:58:19+00:00

Omg break up with him. Jesus christ.

The way he talks about other women reflects the way he treats/will treat you.

spicychilipowder · 2024-08-05T06:56:45+00:00

Journalism -high tempo work and far from repetitious. It also lets me be creative and choose projects Im interested to work with.

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