Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar Disorder are often confused due to shared emotional instability, but they are distinct conditions with different causes, symptoms, and treatments. This blog explores the key differences between BPD and Bipolar Disorder to help with accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by emotional dysregulation, fear of abandonment, and unstable relationships. Paranoia is one of its lesser-known symptoms, ranging from mild mistrust to intense paranoid ideations, especially during emotional stress. Understanding and addressing these paranoid episodes is key to improving emotional health and interpersonal relationships for those with BPD.