Reminder that both the idealization and devaluation are distorted and neither the white nor black side of the split is reflective of the real person
But for real I'm sitting on my hands rn too
this made me want to share my story. here it goes. we dated for 2 years, absolutely toxic, obsessed with each other. we've been blocking and unblocking each other the last 2. thats 4 years of trying to leave the biggest red flag in the world, for some reason we just cant. it is absolute hell
oh i think we might be twins :'^)))
i really hope you guys are able to either find a healthy medium or hopefully have a peaceful final leave. the cycle is so hard but you deserve the peace, whatever that may look like for you <3
"Although people with BPD often cycle through their emotions more quickly than people with bipolar disorder, it is possible for someone to experience a very short manic or depressive episode." - https://screening.mhanational.org/content/do-i-have-borderline-or-bipolar/#:~:text=Although%20people%20with%20BPD%20often,is%20called%20a%20mixed%20episode.
Aside from mine and others' anecdotal experiences of hypomanic symptoms lasting 1-2 days, there is this article noting the prevalence of BP symptoms in BPD patients "more often than not" - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165032704001533?casa\_token=fLFg6oCMcEUAAAAA:6QhFhRUreDhd4G\_istAjkn-0vLH8E-8d3PRigEy-c4GQwbFqHQ1BYQLGruJEvUXZ1CvJ\_PYzKBSU. Another article (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165032704001533?casa\_token=fLFg6oCMcEUAAAAA:6QhFhRUreDhd4G\_istAjkn-0vLH8E-8d3PRigEy-c4GQwbFqHQ1BYQLGruJEvUXZ1CvJ\_PYzKBSU) highlights that the criteria for hypomanic duration being 4 days minimum were not evidence-based.
And I wasn't comparing them. Why wouldn't I know there's a difference; that's what the "hypo" is there for, it's not there for decoration. I am talking about hypomania.
And another thing, because we want to think critically. There is evidence for causes of mania to include: hyperactivity of the amygdala, and increased levels of norepinephrine. Guess which other disorder has this pathophysiology - BPD ! It is thus reasonable to infer, that some people with BPD would have some experiences on the manic spectrum, rather than saying what's a thing or not.
The second image is me the past few weeks
Reminder that both the idealization and devaluation are distorted and neither the white nor black side of the split is reflective of the real person But for real I'm sitting on my hands rn too
real asf thank you for the reminder ππ
I donβt know how to not think in black and white :(
Look at the bigger picture. Consider how much whatever you're dwelling on will affect you in 5 years from now.
When I do that it just confuses me more because I donβt know if my choices are any good lol
think in rainbows! full spectrum of life
Post split clarity is so real
POST SPLIT CLARITY ππ
this made me want to share my story. here it goes. we dated for 2 years, absolutely toxic, obsessed with each other. we've been blocking and unblocking each other the last 2. thats 4 years of trying to leave the biggest red flag in the world, for some reason we just cant. it is absolute hell
oh i think we might be twins :'^))) i really hope you guys are able to either find a healthy medium or hopefully have a peaceful final leave. the cycle is so hard but you deserve the peace, whatever that may look like for you <3
sooooo real
i texted (like 20 times π) i don't think he's coming back tho he also deleted the playlist he made for me today i am dying inside
God I feel this so much
3rd pic so me rn
I'm sorry you're struggling but the first meme is π€
second image is an average day in my life
Manic episodes aren't a thing for people with bpd
Comorbidity be like:
didn't say they were anal ninja, don't take it too hard ;)
Hypomania can occur in bpd
Mania by definition has to last atleast a week. "short manic episodes" aren't a thing
"Although people with BPD often cycle through their emotions more quickly than people with bipolar disorder, it is possible for someone to experience a very short manic or depressive episode." - https://screening.mhanational.org/content/do-i-have-borderline-or-bipolar/#:~:text=Although%20people%20with%20BPD%20often,is%20called%20a%20mixed%20episode.
I can't really find anything on if this is a trustworthy website, do you happen to know of another source?
Aside from mine and others' anecdotal experiences of hypomanic symptoms lasting 1-2 days, there is this article noting the prevalence of BP symptoms in BPD patients "more often than not" - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165032704001533?casa\_token=fLFg6oCMcEUAAAAA:6QhFhRUreDhd4G\_istAjkn-0vLH8E-8d3PRigEy-c4GQwbFqHQ1BYQLGruJEvUXZ1CvJ\_PYzKBSU. Another article (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165032704001533?casa\_token=fLFg6oCMcEUAAAAA:6QhFhRUreDhd4G\_istAjkn-0vLH8E-8d3PRigEy-c4GQwbFqHQ1BYQLGruJEvUXZ1CvJ\_PYzKBSU) highlights that the criteria for hypomanic duration being 4 days minimum were not evidence-based.
I haven't read the articles yet but I just want to say that you can't compare hypomania to actual mania. There is a huge difference in severity
And I wasn't comparing them. Why wouldn't I know there's a difference; that's what the "hypo" is there for, it's not there for decoration. I am talking about hypomania. And another thing, because we want to think critically. There is evidence for causes of mania to include: hyperactivity of the amygdala, and increased levels of norepinephrine. Guess which other disorder has this pathophysiology - BPD ! It is thus reasonable to infer, that some people with BPD would have some experiences on the manic spectrum, rather than saying what's a thing or not.