Kanye has Bipolar Disorder-Kim Kardashian
She
wrote on Instagram: "As many of you know, Kanye has bipolar disorder.
"Anyone
who has this or has a loved one in their life who does, knows how incredibly
complicated and painful it is to understand."
He
is a "brilliant but complicated person" whose "words sometimes
do not align with his intentions", she said.
The
rapper is one of America's biggest music stars, and is currently attempting to
run for US president. But his first campaign rally and a number
of recent Twitter messages have sparked confusion and concern.
Kim
and Kanye married in 2014 and have four children together.
In
her message on Wednesday, the TV personality and model said she had not
previously spoken publicly about how his mental health had affected the family
"because I am very protective of our children and Kanye's right to privacy
when it comes to his health".
She wrote: "But
today, I feel like I should comment on it because of the stigma and
misconceptions about mental health.
"Those
that understand mental illness or even compulsive behaviour know that the
family is powerless unless the member is a minor.
"People
who are unaware or far removed from this experience can be judgemental and not
understand that the individual themselves have to engage in the process of
getting help no matter how hard family and friends try."
Kardashian West went
on to say her husband was "subject to criticism because he is a public
figure and his actions at times can cause strong opinions and emotions",
but asked for greater empathy and understanding.
"He
is a brilliant but complicated person who on top of the pressures of being an
artist and a black man, who experienced the painful loss of his mother, and has
to deal with the pressure and isolation that is heightened by his bipolar
disorder," she added.
"Those
who are close with Kanye know his heart and understand his words sometimes do
not align with his intentions.
"Living
with bipolar disorder does not diminish or invalidate his dreams and his
creative ideas, no matter how big or unobtainable they may feel to some.
"That
is part of his genius and as we have all witnessed, many of his big dreams have
come true.
"We
as a society talk about giving grace to the issue of mental health as a whole,
however we should also give it to the individuals who are living with it in
times when they need it the most.
"I
kindly ask that the media and public give us the compassion and empathy that is
needed so that we can get through this."
What is bipolar
disorder?
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There are different types of
bipolar. Those with type I experience periods of manic highs and depressive
lows. Those with type II experience severe depression and mild manic episodes -
known as hypomania - that last for a shorter period of time. Those with
cyclothymia experience less severe mood swings, but they can last longer.
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During a manic episode, those
with bipolar disorder can feel euphoric and have lots of energy, ambitious
plans and ideas. But they can become aggressive, and experience symptoms of
psychosis.
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The exact cause of bipolar
disorder is unknown. Some experts believe it can be developed as a result of
severe emotional distress as a child, as well as genetic and chemical factors.
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One in every 100 UK adults will
be diagnosed with the condition at some point in their life.
Sources:
NHS, Royal College of Psychiatrists, Mind
FROM .bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-
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