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Recently, a conversation sparked about the complexities of mental health and its impact on family dynamics, particularly focusing on distinguishing between bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder (BPD). A new HBO documentary about the legendary artist Billy Joel sheds light on this issue, revealing how his mother's emotional outbursts shaped his childhood. Both Billy Joel and his sister describe growing up in an environment where their mother’s rage created chaos, often likened to walking on eggshells. Despite common misconceptions, mental health experts emphasize that these two conditions—though they can produce disruptive behaviors—are fundamentally different, especially in how they manifest within familial relationships.