There is no entity called as borderline mood disorder, it could be either bipolar disorder or borderline personality disorder. If you have bipolar disorder there are high chances you can switch to manic pole.

There is nothing called borderline mood disorder. There is borderline personality disorder or bipolar mood disorder. So get a proper diagnostic validity. All medications have benefits and side effects. Both should be considered during treatment. As rightly selected by your psychiatrist, escitalopram is good and safe for long term treatment. Good luck

Escitalopram is not habit-forming, and taking it once does not mean you must continue. For it to be effective, it needs to be taken consistently as prescribed. Given your symptoms of anxiety and emotional instability, this medication can be beneficial. Doctors often start at a low dose and increase gradually to minimize side effects. A short-term medication like clonazepam may sometimes be used if there is increased anxiety during the initial phase. I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist, give the medication adequate time, and stay in regular follow-up so any concerns or side effects can be addressed promptly.

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Escitalopram needs to be taken regularly for at least 4–6 weeks before you start noticing improvement. Taking just a single dose won’t lead to any significant change. The mood fluctuations you’re experiencing are more likely part of the underlying condition you mentioned. Escitalopram can cause side effects like weight gain in some individuals. If that is a concern, there are other SSRIs which are relatively more weight neutral. You can discuss this with your psychiatrist so they can choose a medication better suited to you. For panic attacks, clonazepam can help in the short term, but it’s not advisable to use benzodiazepines frequently due to their dependence potential. SSRIs are safer for long-term management and will help reduce panic symptoms over time.