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How To Treat Bipolar Disorder And Addictions In A Person?

I believe I mean I know my husband is abusive .he doesn't hit me but he is verbal he blames me for thing so he can feel better about himself. He is bipolar and blames his lashing out on the desease that I don't understand he is an acholic, drug addict, gambler, sex addict . He always has to have some addiction of some kind all the time.
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I think, he has underline borderline personality disorder. Number of patients of borderline personality misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder. Better to consult a psychiatrist for proper diagnosis. In that case, you need some mood stabilizer that would help to control his mood. You can also take help of psychologist for personality assessment.

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How To Treat Bipolar Disorder And Addictions In A Person?

HI Thanks for using healthcare magic I think, he has underline borderline personality disorder. Number of patients of borderline personality misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder. Better to consult a psychiatrist for proper diagnosis. In that case, you need some mood stabilizer that would help to control his mood. You can also take help of psychologist for personality assessment. Thanks