Catherine Zeta-Jones Seeks Treatment for Bipolar 2 Disorder

I can’t believe it. I simply can’t believe it. An honest depiction of bipolar disorder in the media. No one is shooting anyone. No one is saying ‘crazy’ things, no one is being exploited.

With one simple, simple statement from a publicist, Catherine Zeta Jones has made it ok to have bipolar disorder. This may seem a bit like hyperbole, but I can tell you for sure it’s not. I work with clients all day who have children and partners with untreated bipolar disorder. In many cases they simply refuses to say the words!  This is why what a simple statement about bipolar disorder from an honest actress can make the difference.

“After dealing with the stress of the past year, Catherine made the decision to check in to a mental health facility for a brief stay to treat her bipolar 2 disorder,” publicist Cece [ Read More ]

The Difference Between Bipolar I and Bipolar II (written and podcast!)

I recently added more information to my bipolarhappens.com website. One topic is the difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II. Everyone affected by the illness needs to know the difference as their treatments are very different! Do you know your correct diagnosis or if you love someone with the illness, do  you know their correct diagnosis? You can find more info on the web page.

Click here to read (and listen!) more about  bipolar i and bipolar ii.

I recorded a great podcast on this topic- you will find it midway down the bipolarhappens.com web page.

julie

Feel free to send the podcast to family and friends- it’s not easy to understand the differences between the two bipolar diagnoses! It can be confusing for family members.