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Suggest Treatment For Bipolar Disorder

Hello I just have a query I have a friend that has bipolar and he feels the need to constantly write letters about the must stupid things like taking items back to the shop also I say something to him for example I have a problem with my doctor he will then say write a letter everything you say to him its always write a letter he even writern a letter to the window cleaner because he wasnt happy with the job and this was 5 page A4 letter he even writes letters to the next door neighbour what could be wrong
Fri, 6 Feb 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. From the given details, I don't see any bipolar disorder symptoms. Have he ever been diagnosed for bi-polar disorder by a psychiatrist or psychologist? But I do see compulsive behavior pattern. Compulsive behavior pattern can be diagnosed as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Proper diagnosis is to be made before starting treatment. Please request your friend to consult a psychologist.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Suggest Treatment For Bipolar Disorder

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. From the given details, I don t see any bipolar disorder symptoms. Have he ever been diagnosed for bi-polar disorder by a psychiatrist or psychologist? But I do see compulsive behavior pattern. Compulsive behavior pattern can be diagnosed as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Proper diagnosis is to be made before starting treatment. Please request your friend to consult a psychologist. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.