Relationships Between Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar II Disorder; A Comparison in the Scope of Affect, SelfRepresentation, Impulsivity and Defense Mechanisms
Abstract
In this study, the relationship between Bipolar Disorder II (BD II) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) was examined in terms of affect, impulsivity, self-representation and defense mechanisms, and it was aimed to reveal the differences, similarities and unique features of each psychiatric diagnosis between these two groups.The general category of Bipolar Disorder (BD) overlaps with different diagnostic criteria, including BPD.BD II and BPD are two forms of psychological functioning that are difficult to distinguish from each other in terms of affective inconsistency, irritability and excess in impulsive behaviors, self-harm and suicidal behaviors.The aim of the study is to examine whether there are differences between the two psychopathologies in terms of affect, impulsivity, self-representation and defense mechanisms variables, through specific approaches and projective tests within psychoanalytic metapsychology.Within the scope of this research, a mixed methodology of quantitative and qualitative was adopted, and both statistics and content analysis were applied to the data obtained.Evaluation was made in two ways: qualitative and quantitative, using projective methods.Statistical analysis of Rorschach codes and content analysis of Rorschach and TAT responses were performed, aiming for a holistic evaluation.In this study, where we intersect psychoanalytic psychopathology theories and psychiatric diagnostic criteria, it is thought that psychoanalytic theory will shed…
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