Jax Taylor revealed he has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and PTSD.
The “Vanderpump Rules” alum, 45, shared the news in a post. instagram post On Monday, a black and white photo of him surfaced in which he is seen sitting on the sofa with papers in his hand.
“About a month ago, I was admitted to an intensive inpatient treatment center because I was so scared of what I might find out about myself,” Taylor said in a message to her followers.
“After many years of knowing something was wrong but not knowing exactly what it was, I recently found out I have bipolar disorder and PTSD,” he added. “It has been a very hard to understand and emotional time for me, however I have come home to my son with a new sense of peace.”
Taylor, who is divorcing his wife, Brittany Cartwright, who is his mother Three-year-old son Cruztold fans that he would “be lying” if he said he wasn't “scared for the future”.
“But my focus is just trying to be better than I was yesterday,” he said. “Mental health is a lifelong battle where you don't have to let it take over you, but learn to control it.”
“The Valley” star added, “Thank you to everyone who has supported me and who has shared their personal struggles with me. Your messages have helped me more than I could have ever imagined.”
In July, Taylor's rep confirmed that the reality TV personality had decided to seek in-patient treatment for her mental health.
“Jax has always been open about his mental health struggles, especially over the last few months on his podcast,” the rep said.
“He has decided to be hospitalized and receive treatment. This is a particularly sensitive time for him and his family. He asks for privacy and respect until he is ready to speak more about this matter.”
Taylor left the mental health facility in August and returned to filming Season 2 of “The Valley” — at which time Cartwright, 35, officially filed for divorce after five years of marriage.
The Kentucky native filed for divorce on August 27. She cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the divorce and listed the couple's date of separation as January 24. She requested that neither she nor Taylor be awarded spousal support.
Cartwright asked the court for legal and physical custody of the former couple's son. who was born In April 2021, she said she was open to granting Taylor visitation rights.
according to TMZTaylor was handed divorce papers on camera Capturing the next season of his Bravo reality show.
The outlet claimed a third party brought the documents to Taylor.
But saturday episode In her “When Reality Hits” podcast, Cartwright explained her decision to file for divorce from Taylor.
“You'll see how everything plays out once the show airs, but I will say this: This season has been the most difficult season for me so far,” she said. “I never imagined I would go through something so personal and painful with the whole world watching.”
Cartwright added: “It took me many years to get to this point where I gained enough courage and strength to do what was best for me – pull myself out of a toxic relationship and finally see my worth. It's been very difficult but I'm stronger than ever.”
He also confirmed that the exes will be doing their podcast “separately” from now on.
