Bipolar Disorder Vs Borderline Personality Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

• Strongly associated with genetics and brain chemistry
• Impulsivity only presents during manic/depressive episodes
• Symptoms triggered by neurochemistry
• Equilibrium between mood swings
• Swings last days or weeks

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

• Strongly associated with life events
• Impulsivity linked to personality traits
• Symptoms often triggered by relationship conflict
• Self-harm behaviors
• Fear of abandonment
• Constant mood swings
• Swings can happen multiple times a day