What does it mean?

[alivingprayer]

I was in a mental hospital for two weeks because I was self injurying. On my release papers, the doctor said that I suffered from bipolar disorder mixed and borderline personality disorder "tendencies". I have no clue what "tendencies" mean in this situation. If someone knows, could you please explain?

 

[madison1101]

The use of the word tendencies means that he/she is not prepared to diagtnose you with BPD just yet, but taht you are displaying ssome of the behaviors that are symptomatic of BPD.

Google Borderline Personality Disorder to read the 9 criterion of BPD, to see what the behaviors are that are symptomatci of BPD to get a better understanding.

Hugs,
Trish

 

[zaksmummy]

You are also too young to give a definite diagnosis of BPD too.

The initial criteria says that the Borderline behaviours have to be a pattern of behaviours exhibited as an adult and you are not yet an adult. Another thing to remember is that some symptoms of BPD can overlap with Bipolar disorder. Basically your consultant is being open minded about your diagnosis, which is a good thing.

 

[Ramona]

I was in a mental hospital for two weeks because I was self injurying. On my release papers, the doctor said that I suffered from bipolar disorder mixed and borderline personality disorder "tendencies". I have no clue what "tendencies" mean in this situation. If someone knows, could you please explain?

Hi there, thanks for sharing your situation with us. First of all, I'd like to emphasize that you are very brave for getting help. It's a major step towards feeling like yourself again!

As for your diagnosis, as has been said, your doctor is basically keeping an open mind. I don't have any "official" diagnosis myself - I'm also somewhere between Bipolar II and BPD. My doctor tells me that when bipolar and BPD seem to overlap, the medication/method of therapy isn't much different for these illnesses. Now, that isn't definite, but that's how it has been in my experience.

Stay strong and surround yourself with the people you love and trust. Seek counseling, and be gentle and patient with yourself. You will get back on your feet - it just takes a little time.

I'm with you.
~Hallie