An addict without an addiction?!
Question:
An addict without an addiction?
My Signifacant other has horrid moodswings at times and finds things to complain about when there is no reason , and shifts blame to me when things are not my fault , he says he is an addict without an addiction ? what does that mean and does anyone know how i help him or help myself understand him , no break up with him answers please.
Answers:
An addict without an addiction... I like the metaphor, and it shows that he understands his behavior to some extent. At least he thinks about his behavior. It doesn't strike me as a clinical disorder, just some difficult character traits. If the mood swings are real, there's not much he can do about them other than to temper his behavior when he feels angry. On the other hand, complaining and blame-shifting tactics are voluntary on his part, and you could confront him (assertively but politely) about being more respectful of you.