Mariah Carey's Brave Battle With Bipolar

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Mariah Carey has revealed for the first time her battle with bipolar disorder, which has shed new light on the behaviour she’s exhibited over the years – from her diva demands and performance pitfalls to her high-profile romances. Sources tell Woman’s Day that after years of denial, the brave 48-year-old songstress is finally taking her illness seriously and has it under control with the help of medication.

First diagnosed in 2001, when she was hospitalised for a physical and mental breakdown, Mariah has revealed in an exclusive tell-all that, “until recently I lived in denial and isolation and in constant fear someone would expose me. It was too heavy a burden to carry and I simply couldn’t do that anymore.

“I sought and received treatment, I put positive people around me, and I got back to doing what I love – writing songs and making music.”