Catherine Zeta-Jones Treated For Bipolar Disorder At Mental Health Center
Posted on Apr 14, 2011 @ 04:30AM
In a move no one expected from Catherine Zeta-Jones, the beautiful 41-year-old actress checked into a mental health care center for treatment of a bipolar disorder, RadarOnline.com has learned.
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“Catherine had a lot of trouble coping [with Douglas’ cancer]. She was chain smoking and drinking,” a source close to Zeta-Jones told the National Enquirer.
“It was tearing Catherine apart to see such a vital man as Michael in such a weakened state… I think she was crumbling.”
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Zeta-Jones reportedly checked into the Silver Hill Hospital in Connecticut last Wednesday, at $1,250 per day. She has since checked herself out.
"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 II Disorder," a rep for Zeta-Jones said in a statement. "She's feeling great and looking forward to starting work this week on her two upcoming films."
The stress for Zeta-Jones has been perpetuated by her husband, Michael Douglas’, brave battle with throat cancer since last August.
“Catherine was friendly to everyone and seemed very down to earth,” the source said.
“She at all of her meals in the dining room with the others – and even played poker with them at night before bed.
“Catherine is taking control of her life and getting better.”
For all the details on this shocking story, check out the latest issue of National Enquirer.
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The Daily Juice
Too much misdiagnosis of bi-polar. I was married to one for 19 years. It is a serious mental disorder. It's not a momentary mental collapse or upset. I think she is just overwhelmed by her husbands cancer.
Posted Thu, 04/14/2011 - 9:09am
Stressful situations play a huge role in hospitalizations for bipolar disorder. Nobody is hospitalized for it just because they have some ups & downs. It takes a LOT to be hospitalized for bipolar disorder over being treated with therapy and meds.
Posted Thu, 04/14/2011 - 9:41am
if she starts acting and looking like lady gaga then go for it but she is one of many with this problem and their family is a loving one....I wish them the best... why do people have such problems with this?
Posted Thu, 04/14/2011 - 6:41am
I wish her the best, but there's something more here. This story is the equivalent of the "pinched nerve".
Posted Thu, 04/14/2011 - 1:23am
She must have been bipolar before entering the facilty. Prob just getting a check on herself and her meds. Stress doesn't cause bipolar.
Posted Thu, 04/14/2011 - 12:06am
A person just doesn't become bi polar because of stress. She might be stressed but bi polar? Really? Hollyweird diagnoised
Posted Wed, 04/13/2011 - 10:11pm
dont blame her unknown bipolar disorder on the fact that she has been smoking like a chimney and drinking like a fish, and having michael do the same, and she has continued even after he has had stage four throat cancer. ick catherine.
Posted Wed, 04/13/2011 - 9:09pm
Come on Radar, give the poor woman some privacy.
Posted Wed, 04/13/2011 - 7:21pm
Bipolar is forever and can't be fixed in a rehab.
Something else must be going on with her.
Posted Wed, 04/13/2011 - 6:48pm
She is such a beautiful woman that is seriously the worst picture of her ever.
Horrible choice in photo.
So sad what they have been through but at least he is getting better.
Posted Wed, 04/13/2011 - 3:38pm