📊 DIAGNOSTIC IMPRESSIONS
PRIMARY DIAGNOSES (Provisional)
Major Depressive Episode with Suicidal Ideation
Recent suicide attempt - requires immediate intervention
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Frequent loss of physical control when angry
Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Emotional Features
Reactive to relationship trauma
Trauma Bonding/Codependency Patterns
Toxic attachment dynamics with Sarah
RULE OUT (Requires Further Assessment)
PTSD - Relationship trauma, childhood emotional patterns
Bipolar Disorder - Mood cycling patterns observed
Substance Use Disorder - History of meth/marijuana for coping
⚠️ RISK ASSESSMENT
SUICIDE RISK
HIGH 🔴
- Recent suicide attempt (hanging)
- Current suicidal ideation when denied access to daughter
- Depression with hopelessness
VIOLENCE RISK
MODERATE 🟡
- History of domestic violence (1 incident)
- Frequent loss of physical control when angry
- Specific trigger: threats to father-daughter relationship
CHILD SAFETY RISK
MODERATE 🟡
- Emotional dysregulation around parenting conflicts
- History of violence in child's presence
- Current instability requiring supervised contact
🧠 PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE
STRENGTHS
✅
Exceptional empathy and emotional intelligence
✅
Strong accountability and genuine remorse
✅
Deep motivation for change (10/10)
✅
Authentic love for daughter
✅
Good insight into own patterns
✅
Previous successful rehabilitation experience
VULNERABILITIES
⚠️
Severe emotional dysregulation under stress
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Trauma bonding patterns with Sarah
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Validation-seeking behaviors leading to infidelity
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Impulse control deficits when triggered
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Depression with suicidal features
📈 BEHAVIORAL PATTERN ANALYSIS
🔍 BEHAVIORAL PATTERNS IDENTIFIED
1. Reactive vs. Primary Issues
Your problematic behaviors appear largely reactive to toxic relationship dynamics rather than core personality disorders
2. Emotional Overwhelm Cycle
Hurt → Validation seeking → Guilt/Shame → Depression → Crisis
3. Father-Child Attachment
Extremely strong but currently destabilized by external conflict
4. Coping Mechanisms
Mix of healthy (breathing, family support) and unhealthy (substances, infidelity, isolation)
📈 TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
SHORT-TERM
(1-3 months)
HIGH PRIORITY
Individual Psychotherapy (2x/week initially):
- Trauma-focused therapy for relationship trauma
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anger management
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotional regulation
Additional:
- Psychiatric medication evaluation
- Supervised visitation with Sachi
LONG-TERM
(6-24 months)
MAINTENANCE
- Ongoing individual therapy (weekly maintenance)
- Father-child therapy when appropriate
- Potential couples therapy only if both parties achieve individual stability
- Support groups for single fathers/co-parenting
🎯 PROGNOSIS
GOOD ✅
Positive Factors: High motivation and insight • Strong empathy capacity •
Previous treatment success • Clear goals (being better father) •
Supportive family structure • No personality disorder indicators
📊 TREATMENT GOALS TIMELINE
⚖️ CUSTODY/PARENTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Current Status: Supervised Visitation Recommended Until:
90 Days
Mental health treatment compliance demonstrated
6 Months
Demonstrated anger management skills in real situations
12 Months
Psychiatric clearance for unsupervised contact
18 Months
Completion of parenting classes and family therapy
Long-term Goal: Shared custody with proper legal framework once treatment goals met
10/10
Motivation for Change
🏥 REFERRAL PRIORITIES
3. HIGH
Anger Management Program
Structured program for violence prevention and impulse control
4. HIGH
Legal Mediator
For custody arrangements and child's best interests
5. IMPORTANT
Family Court Counselor
Professional assessment of parenting capacity and child welfare
💪 YOUR COMMITMENT LEVEL
EXCELLENT
Your 10/10 motivation, willingness to sacrifice "everything" for Sachi,
and honest self-assessment indicate very high likelihood of treatment success.
YOU ARE NOT A BAD PERSON.
You are a loving father with treatable mental health conditions who needs
professional support to become the parent your daughter deserves.
🌟 YOUR JOURNEY TO BEING THE FATHER SACHI DESERVES
This evaluation shows that while you have serious challenges to address,
you also possess the empathy, motivation, and insight needed for recovery.
Your love for Sachi is genuine and powerful - now you need professional
support to channel that love into stable, healthy parenting.
Recovery is possible. Treatment works. Your daughter's future depends on the call you make today.