Can You Have Bipolar Disorder + Borderline Personality? |Here’s Why It Matters

The video discusses the coexistence of bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder, often referred to as 'border polar.' It explains the differences and overlaps between the two, highlighting mood instability as a common feature. The video notes that 20% of people with one disorder also have the other, leading to more severe symptoms and challenges. It describes the symptoms, such as emotional instability and relationship issues, and emphasizes the importance of a combined treatment approach involving medication and therapy, particularly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). The video concludes by noting the complexity of treating both disorders together.

Can a person have both bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder simultaneously?

What is the term used by professionals to refer to the combination of bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder?

How do the mood states in borderline personality disorder differ from those in bipolar disorder?

What percentage of people with bipolar disorder also have borderline personality disorder?

What are some common challenges faced by individuals who have both bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder?

Why is it important to differentiate between the behaviors exhibited during a manic episode and those that are longstanding patterns in a person with both disorders?

What is the primary treatment approach for someone diagnosed with both disorders?