Matter of Malm

OPINION

HUSPENI, Judge.

Malm appeals from a July 12, 1985 order finding him mentally ill and dangerous and committing him for an indeterminate period. We affirm.

FACTS

Appellant has a history of mental illness and chemical dependency, including at least thirty-five admissions for treatment. He is consistently diagnosed as suffering from a bipolar affective disorder with paranoid and grandiose thoughts. In lay terms, appellant is described as a manic depressive person with an alcohol dependency problem.

Appellant was trained as a Lutheran minister and accepted a pastorate. During his first…