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A patien known case of bipolar depressen, not taking medicine now having c/o lack of will power. otherwise normal life. wht to do know.

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Dr. Andrew Ho answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Find out more: Lack of will power can mean different things. Can mean depression but can also be addiction, interpersonal, family, relationship, work issues. Before deciding "what to do", it is essential to first know "what is it".

Answered 5/5/2014

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