A person can have BPD and ADHD.
This results in impulsivity and negatively affects a person’s self-esteem as well as their relationships with other people.
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However, the two conditions share some symptoms and a person can be diagnosed with both.
There are also differences in the ways people with BPD and people with ADHD respond to their symptoms.
For example, people with BPD tend to struggle with acting appropriately while stressed.
Diagnosis
Many mental health conditions have similar or overlapping symptoms.
(For example, an individual with bipolar disorder may mistake their symptoms for BPD.)
Thus, it’s important to get a diagnosis from a healthcare provider.
There is no test to diagnose BPD and ADHD.
Psychotherapy Treatments
The first and primary treatment for borderline personality disorder is psychotherapy (ortalk therapy).
Family therapy and parenting skills training are often used with children who have ADHD and their families.
Drug Treatments
Medications are sometimes used to treat the symptoms of BPD, such asdepression and anxiety.
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