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    Jax Taylor diagnosed with bipolar disorder, PTSD amid Brittany Cartwright divorce: ‘A lot to process’

    By Eric Todisco,

    11 days ago

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    Jax Taylor revealed he’s been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and PTSD.

    The “Vanderpump Rules” alum, 45, shared the news in an Instagram post Monday, with a black-and-white photo of him sitting on a couch while holding papers.

    “A little over a month ago, I checked into an intensive inpatient treatment facility scared of the unknown and what I would find out about myself,” Taylor began his message to his followers.

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    Jax Taylor. Jax Taylor/Instagram

    “After many years of knowing something was wrong but not knowing exactly what it was, I recently learned that I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and PTSD,” he continued. “It’s been a lot to process and an emotional time for me, however I’ve come home to my son with a new found sense of peace.”

    Taylor, who is getting divorced from his wife Brittany Cartwright, the mother of his three-year-old son Cruz , told fans he’d “be lying” if he said he “wasn’t scared for the future.”

    Brittany Cartwright files for divorce from Jax Taylor after 5 years of marriage, seeks custody of son

    “But my focus is just trying to be a better version of myself than I was yesterday,” he added. “Mental health is a lifelong battle of not letting it control you but rather you learning to control it.”

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    Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright at BravoCon 2023. Todd Williamson/Bravo via Getty Images
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    Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright in West Hollywood, Calif. on Sept. 19, 2019. Invision for Wrangler

    “The Valley” star went on to thank “everyone who has reached out in support and who also shared their own personal struggles with me. Your messages have helped me more than you know.”

    In July, Taylor’s rep confirmed that the reality TV personality decided to seek in-patient treatment for his mental health.

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    Jax Taylor in Canada on June 22, 2024. Getty Images

    “Jax has always been candid about his mental health struggles, especially during the past few months on his podcast,” the rep said.

    “He has made the decision to seek in-patient treatment. This is a particularly sensitive time for him and his family. They ask for privacy and respect until he is ready to speak more on this matter.”

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    Jax Taylor on “The Valley.” Felix Kunze/Bravo via Getty Images

    Taylor left the mental health facility in August and returned to filming Season 2 of “The Valley” — at which point Cartwright, 35, officially filed for divorce after five years of marriage.

    The Kentucky native submitted her divorce petition 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 granted spousal support.

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    Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright with their son Cruz in Las Vegas on June 9, 2023. Getty Images

    Cartwright asked the court for legal and physical custody of the former couple’s son, who was born in April 2021. She stated that she’s open to Taylor having visitation rights.

    According to TMZ , Taylor was served with the divorce documents in front of the cameras capturing the next season of their Bravo reality show.

    The outlet claimed a third party brought the docs to Taylor.

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    Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor on “The Valley.” Casey Durkin/Bravo via Getty Images

    On Saturday’s episode of their “When Reality Hits” podcast, Cartwright opened up about her decision to file for divorce from Taylor.

    “You will see how everything plays out once the show airs but I will say this: This season has been the most difficult season I have ever had to film,” she said. “I never imagined I’d go through something so personal and painful while having the world watch.”

    Cartwright continued: “It’s taken me many many years to get to this point, where I’ve gained enough courage and strength to do what was best for me — get myself out of a toxic relationship and ultimately see my worth. It’s been very difficult but I’m stronger than ever.”

    She also confirmed that the exes will be doing their podcast “separately” from now.

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    Carrie Ward
    10d ago
    They are missing a diagnosis of narcissistic douche bag syndrome WTH stop labeling your bad behavior accepting responsibility for your actions is a great place to start
    Cynthia Dina
    11d ago
    praying for him. I will never knock anyone down with mental illness
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