Diff between BiPolar (BP) and Borderline (BPD) abbrev

Discussion in 'The Watercooler' started by TerryJ2, Jul 28, 2008.

  1. TerryJ2

    TerryJ2 Well-Known Member

    I've seen both of these used and reading the acronym page doesn't help me. Which is BiPolar and which is Borderline Personality?
    Thanks in advance.
     
    TerryJ2, Jul 28, 2008
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  2. Hound dog

    Hound dog Nana's are Beautiful

    BiPolar (BP) - bipolar

    Borderline (BPD) - borderline personality disorder

    :D

    Confusing huh?
     
    Hound dog, Jul 28, 2008
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  3. klmno

    klmno Active Member

    And I'm starting to think they can look the same in real life too! LOL!
     
    klmno, Jul 28, 2008
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  4. MyFriendKita

    MyFriendKita Member

    I've seen articles that abbreviate bipolar disorder as Borderline (BPD), just to make things even more confusing.
     
    MyFriendKita, Jul 28, 2008
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  5. TerryJ2

    TerryJ2 Well-Known Member

    Thank you!
     
    TerryJ2, Jul 28, 2008
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