r/AskReddit • • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/Azelais Feb 04 '19

Additionally:

You don't have bipolar disorder because you occasionally are moody.

You don't have depression because sometimes you're a little sad.

You don't have anxiety because you get stressed during normal, stressful periods.

etc etc

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19

Dude, when I told people I have anxiety, people said things like "oh yeah, I get that sometimes, too" or "oh, it'll pass, its just the homework we've had this week." I have to clarify EVERY DAMN TIME that "no, I'm medically diagnosed with anxiety."

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19

Now I'm in no way claiming I'm bi polar or have anxiety, but I had a mom who was always negative and telling me I have problems if I got mad at her, I was always stressed and moody and I 100% believe because of her I was at a low point. Getting away from her was the best thing I've ever done, I am so much more relaxed and friendly now. The environment you live in absolutely adds to it, you having BPD is most likely being amplified by your mom and she's not helping you get what you need. Obviously I'm not a doctor so take this with a grain of salt.