Borderline vs. Bipolar: The Misdiagnosis Problem No One Talks About | Dr. Michael Kanell

Dr. Mike Mah on Borderline Personality Disorder vs Bipolar Disorder: Misdiagnosis, Differences, and Treatment | Real Mental Health Podcast Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar Disorder are two of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed mental health conditions. In this episode, Dr. Mike Mah and Dr. Michael Kanell break down the real differences, overlapping symptoms, emotional dysregulation vs mood episodes, and what effective treatment actually looks like. 🔍 What We Cover: • BPD vs Bipolar Disorder key differences • Why misdiagnosis happens so often • Splitting, fear of abandonment, mania & more • Best therapies (DBT, Schema, TFP) and medications Timestamps: 0:00 BPD vs Bipolar Intro 1:29 Defining Borderline Personality Disorder 8:45 DSM-5 Criteria & Fear of Abandonment 21:11 Splitting & Projection 55:27 Bipolar Disorder & Manic Episodes 1:05:48 Emotional Dysregulation vs Mood Episodes 1:46:57 Medications & Treatment Dr. Michael Kanell's Practice: https://www.eospsychiatry.com/ #BPD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #MentalHealthPodcast Dr. Mike Mah | Los Angeles Psychiatrist | Century City Psychiatry & Mah MD Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Mike Mah offers expert psychiatric care in Century City, Los Angeles. Specializing in ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, and medication management. Now accepting new patients at: → Century City Psychiatry (Insurance Accepted): https://www.centurycitypsychiatry.com/ → Mah MD (Private Cash Practice): https://www.mahmd.com/ Instagram: → @drmikemah →   / drmikemah   → @centurycitypsych →   / centurycitypsych   TikTok:   / drmikemah   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35HnOFs... -------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The content presented in Dr. Mike Mah’s videos is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately. For inquiries: Media@mahmd.com #PsychiatristLosAngeles #CenturyCityPsychiatrist #LosAngelesPsychiatrist #BPDLosAngeles #BipolarLosAngeles #MentalHealthLosAngeles #CenturyCityPsychiatry #MahMD