Mariah Carey discusses her mental health openly.
One of the most well-known celebrities in the world, Mariah Carey has had a phenomenally successful music career and sold millions of records all over the world.
The singer and actress have amassed a sizable wealth and established herself as a leading talent in the entertainment business.
Yet, success and notoriety are not the same as happiness. Stressful schedules and celebrity lifestyles can be harmful to mental health. What efforts has Mariah Carey done to address the mental health challenges she is currently facing?
Carey’s career reached its pinnacle in the late 1990s because of the popularity of her album “Butterfly” (1997). Carey dated Mexican musician Luis Miguel for three years before calling it quits in 2001 after divorcing businessman Tommy Mottola. Everything appeared to be going as planned. The fact that the singer had been admitted to the hospital due to extreme weariness was one of the factors that contributed to her emotional and physical breakdown.
Mariah Carey was diagnosed with type II bipolar illness that same year. This specific type of bipolar illness causes both mania episodes and symptoms that resemble depression. Carey concealed her condition for a very long period. She first discussed her struggle with the illness in an interview with People magazine in 2018, saying that she did not want to carry a stigma that might harm her career.
Carey should be commended for having the courage to voice her views on something so sensitive and personal. She asked for help and has been getting treatment ever since. She tried to mainstream and remove the stigma of mental health problems.
Why do some people with bipolar disorder delay seeking treatment
Manic-depressive disorder, also known as bipolar disorder, has four main forms, according to the National Institutes of Health. Odd changes in a person’s energy level, demeanor, and capacity for common daily duties or activities may result from these disorders.
Unlike type I bipolar disorder, which can cause severe manic episodes, Carey has type II bipolar disease, which is a lesser version of the illness.
The National Association on Mental Illness claims that while mental diseases can irregularly start in adolescence and are extremely rare in childhood, they often start showing symptoms beyond the age of 25. Although many people are reluctant to do so due to stigmas, assistance in controlling this disease should be sought as the first episode arises.
Psychotherapist Kay Jamieson writes in her book “Touched By Fire” that some people might not be aware of what is happening or might even think that the changes brought on by the illness are normal and present opportunities for creativity and productivity.
