27 Sep 2022 08:25 PM
27 Sep 2022 08:25 PM
Our final question for this evening: Where can those interested go for more information and support? @Alex_Spectrum @BPDSurvivor
27 Sep 2022 08:25 PM
27 Sep 2022 08:25 PM
Good question @TideisTurning
Yes I agree my @BPDSurvivor
It does get confusing with bipolar 1 and 2 and BPD
@Alex_Spectrum ,, @AT67 , @kellee
27 Sep 2022 08:27 PM
27 Sep 2022 08:27 PM
27 Sep 2022 08:28 PM
27 Sep 2022 08:28 PM
Here are some information/services you can access Australia-wide:
The BPD Community
https://www.bpdcommunity.com.au/
BPD – SA
Family Connections
https://www.bpdaustralia.org/about-family-connections/
Sanctuary for Carers SA
https://bpd-carers-sanctuary.org/
Project Air
27 Sep 2022 08:29 PM
27 Sep 2022 08:29 PM
27 Sep 2022 08:37 PM
27 Sep 2022 08:37 PM
@Shaz51 this is a very good question. There can often be confusion around the differences between Bipolar disorder and BPD. There can certainly be some overlap in symptoms including things such as changes in mood and for some people impulsiveness. I probably can't discuss all the differences here but people with BPD can be more likely to experience changes in mood from moment to moment rather than more distinct episodes of depressed mood or mania/hypomania. It's important to talk with your treating team though to try to better understand your diagnosis as treatments are likely to be different for the different diagnoses.
27 Sep 2022 08:37 PM
27 Sep 2022 08:37 PM
As we start to wrap up our discussion this evening, I would like to extend a HUGE thank you to our amazing special guests @Alex_Spectrum & @BPDSurvivor for their wisdom, insights and perspectives. Also to our awesome Forum members who were with us tonight @BlueBay @M_P90 @puzzlingdino @Millieme @Kimb @Fluttershy1 @kellee @AT67 @Shaz51 @Abner
for all of your invaluable contributions, questions and knowledge and for sharing this space with us. Last, but certainly not least, thank you to the incredible @Former-Member for your support, knowledge & being here with us!
27 Sep 2022 08:39 PM
27 Sep 2022 08:39 PM
27 Sep 2022 08:39 PM
27 Sep 2022 08:39 PM
Thank you so much everyone for being here tonight and sharing your thoughts and experiences, @TideisTurning for facilitating, and an extra big thank you to our amazing special guests @Alex_Spectrum and @BPDSurvivor for helping to create an amazing discussion, that will also double as a valuable resource for the Forums community to look back and read on at any time in the future 😊
27 Sep 2022 08:40 PM
27 Sep 2022 08:40 PM
Thank you @Alex_Spectrum , @Former-Member , @TideisTurning
And my darling @BPDSurvivor
If you need urgent assistance, see Need help now
For mental health information, support, and referrals, contact SANE Support Services
SANE Forums is published by SANE with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health
SANE - ABN 92 006 533 606
PO Box 1226, Carlton VIC 3053
HelpingMinds Newsletter
Signup to our newsletter, we're helping minds connect.
Donate Today
Please show your support by donating at this page.
How We Can Help
Supporting Mental Health Issues For Families, Young People & Adults.
Get In Touch
All calls made to our Carer Centre will be directed to our metro or regional offices.
Head Office
182 Lord Street, Perth WA 6000
Phone: +61 (8) 9427 7100
Fax: +61 (8) 9427 7119
Free Phone: 1800 811 747
HelpingMinds respectfully acknowledge that we work on Aboriginal land and pay our respects to community members and elders, past and present. Individuals pictured are models and are used for illustrative purposes only.
HelpingMinds is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health services. Helping Minds welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity