Catherine Zeta-Jones: I'm Bipolar

Michael Douglas' cancer battle, court fight added stress this year
By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff
Posted Apr 14, 2011 2:41 AM CDT
Updated Apr 14, 2011 4:00 AM CDT
Catherine Zeta-Jones: I'm Bipolar
Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones arrives at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills earlier this year.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)

Catherine Zeta-Jones has revealed she has undergone treatment in a mental health clinic for her bipolar illness. "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," said her publicist. The disorder, also known as manic depression, is marked by dramatic shifts in moods. Bipolar II is not as severe as Bipolar I. Zeta-Jones has been under particular stress this year because of husband Michael Douglas' battle with throat cancer, and a tough court struggle with his ex-wife over profits from his film Wall Street 2, notes ABC News. Click for more on Zeta-Jones. (More Catherine Zeta-Jones stories.)

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