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Old Mar 10, 2011, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by freshpearl View Post
So does it sound like he may really be bipolar? Maybe he's in denial...?
Welcome freshpearl. No one here can diagnose your boyfriend and I don't think a Psychiatrist would either until he had his addictions under control. Often alcohol/drug use and or withdrawals can cause moodiness.

From your post it sounds like your boyfriend is having a hard time. The drug/alcohol abuse may be the result of an undiagnosed mental illness or he may be trying to self soothe with food/alcohol/drugs. Seeing a therapist would probably be a good place to start.
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Thanks for this!
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