A California judge has ordered Chris Brown to remain in an anger-management rehab program for the next two months until his hearing in April. But new court documents are revealing the reasoning behind the singer’s years of rage.
A letter from the rehab facility states Brown is suffering from bipolar disorder, severe insomnia and post-traumatic stress disorder which has triggered his anger issues.
“Mr. Brown will also require close supervision by his treating physician in order to ensure his bipolar mental health condition remains stable,” the document stated. “It is not uncommon for patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Bipolar II to use substances to self-medicate their biomedical mood swings and trauma triggers.”
The letter continues, “Mr. Brown became aggressive and acted out physically due to his untreated mental health disorder, severe sleep deprivation, inappropriate self-medicating and untreated PTSD.”
Officials from the rehab facility said Brown does appreciate what he’s learned under their care and is looking to better himself and become a positive role model. To date, he’s completed 250 hours of community labor and will complete the remaining 750 hours by Oct. 10.
Brown entered the facility following an incident in October in Washington, D.C. where he and his bodyguard allegedly punched a man and broke his nose outside a hotel. He is currently still on probation for his 2009 attack on then-girlfriend, Rihanna.
Brown’s next hearing is scheduled for April 23.