personality issues

[1LuckyDog]

I can't even go into all the details ...It is so deep and I can't describe the whole backstory here, but, over the course of a day my adult daughter (33 years old) can go from adult grumpy hungover in morning, confrontational when questioned then revert to a 16 year old asking for permission to go out (at 1pm in the afternoon) Then 33 year old adult going to a singles dance in the evening. Is this BPD or Schizophrenia? or both? so confused and emotionally exhausted from this behavior.

Our objective is to better understand the struggles our child faces and to learn the skills to improve our relationship and provide a supportive environment and also improve on our own emotional responses, attitudes and effectiveness as a family leaders

[Sancho]

Hi 1LuckyDog
Thanks for the post. It is difficult from what you describe to say whether/what mental health issue your dd has. There are quite definite criteria that have to be ticked off before a diagnosis is given.

I understand that there is probably lots you could say about what is/has happened in your household, but I understand your decision to just spell out a 'typical' day.

It must be difficult to go on that rollercoaster of a day! Has your dd every been assessed by a mental health practitioner? If not, is there any chance you could talk to her about seeing someone? Just on the day you describe, could dd be depressed?

Sorry I am not more helpful. It is just so important to have the correct diagnosis as the basis of treatment and even how to co-exist. I hope you get some insight into what BPD looks like by reading the posts here.