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Ballerina123 · 30-05-2012, 01:27 PM

I just asked te doctor at day patient and in the uk EUPD and BPD are the same thing just like how bipolar and manic depression are the same thing. Depend who diagnosed you as to what they call it. Like some docs prefer one name some prefer the other.
So that is what a psych doc said about an hour ago. If that helps?

Also having this diagnosis actually allows you more access to services than any type of DID.
I know what city you live in and I know that if you have BPD in that city there is a lot of stuff you can access. Sometimes waiting lists are long because A LOT of people have some form of PD diagnosis but there is definitly good valuable help you can access so don't worry about that.

As for coming to terms with it. I can't really help. I know when I was diagnosed bipolar it really helped me to learn about the illness and treatment/daily routines that could help my symptoms.
I think dbt is really good for bpd type symptoms so maybe you could get a dbt work book.
Also ask your team ALL of the questions: mainly ask them how they normally treat your illness and what should you expect.

Sorry I can't help more xxxxx

30-05-2012, 01:27 PM	#6
Ballerina123 XXX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North east England I am currently:	I just asked te doctor at day patient and in the uk EUPD and BPD are the same thing just like how bipolar and manic depression are the same thing. Depend who diagnosed you as to what they call it. Like some docs prefer one name some prefer the other. So that is what a psych doc said about an hour ago. If that helps? Also having this diagnosis actually allows you more access to services than any type of DID. I know what city you live in and I know that if you have BPD in that city there is a lot of stuff you can access. Sometimes waiting lists are long because A LOT of people have some form of PD diagnosis but there is definitly good valuable help you can access so don't worry about that. As for coming to terms with it. I can't really help. I know when I was diagnosed bipolar it really helped me to learn about the illness and treatment/daily routines that could help my symptoms. I think dbt is really good for bpd type symptoms so maybe you could get a dbt work book. Also ask your team ALL of the questions: mainly ask them how they normally treat your illness and what should you expect. Sorry I can't help more xxxxx
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