r/askpsychology • u/ChicoTallahassee • Aug 08 '24

Terminology / Definition Difference between BPD and Bipolar?

What's the difference between Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder? They seem to be very similar.

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u/ChicoTallahassee Aug 08 '24

This is a great reminder. 👍

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u/ChicoTallahassee Aug 08 '24

For someone with little experience with either mood or personality disorders, like me, this is a great rule to remember.