| "Dual diagnosis" but doesn't think he has BP...
I talked with a counselor that AH and I have both seen on and off for a few years. He specializes in substance abuse. He said he firmly believes AH has bipolar. But AH doesn't think he has it and will accept very little help to determine if he does have it. He's tried meds, but has apparantly been taking opiates sporadically with them. His excuse is "it doesn't work". Of course not when you're adding your own stuff into the cocktail.
He's taken multiple online tests to determine bipolar (I know, not the most reliable) and it shows there is a strong possibility that he does have it.
Counselor actually mentioned "dual diagnosis" with AH - I realize this is very serious. I know his first step is getting clean, I realize he's got a long hard road ahead of him. Anyone have any advice as to how to help AH? Any words of wisdom for someone who has or is dealing with this?
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