Week 3 - EUPD Flashcards
1
Q
What’s another name for EUPD ?
A
borderline personality disorder
2
Q
What is EUPD ?
A
similar to bipolar, however the mood changes are far more frequent (can be days/weeks, rather than months)
it’s called “borderline” because it borders on psychosis as well as mood disorders but fits into neither neatly
often comorbid with depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, bulimia, substance misuse
3
Q
What are the signs/symptoms/features of EUPD ?
A
- striking fluctuations in mood
- unstable self image
- fears of abandonment and rejection
- strong tendency towards self harm/suicide
- transient, brief psychotic symptoms may be present
4
Q
Which psychiatric condition is EUPD commonly misdiagnosed as ?
A
bipolar disorder
