06-07-2009, 06:45 PM
Having both Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder, I can honestly say I have never been an abusive or violent person. I get angry, I make mistakes; I'm human, but there's no reason to jump to that conclusion based on diagnosis, independent of any other warning signs.People with BD and BPD are prone to extremes in their thoughts and behavior, but this does not necessarily mean violence. It can manifest as compulsive spending, promiscuous sex, insomnia, sudden abandonment of relationships, self-injury, etc. Obviously loved ones get caught in the crossfire, but statistically people with these disorders pose far greater threats to themselves than to others.If your husband's behavior is really irratic, or you suspect he may become violent, certainly you should err on the side of caution for your children's sake, but the best you can do is separate from him unless he has specifically threatened to harm himself or someone else. You can't just turn someone in for going off medication; there has to be immediate danger.Good luck and take care.
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