Jax Taylor Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder and PTSD

Jax Taylor is lastly getting some solutions after checking into an inpatient facility for psychological well being remedy earlier this summer time.

“​​A bit of over a month in the past, I checked into an intensive inpatient remedy facility fearful of the unknown and what I’d discover out about myself,” the Valley star, 45, started in an Instagram publish on Monday, September 2. “After a few years of understanding one thing was incorrect however not understanding precisely what it was, I not too long ago realized that I used to be recognized with Bipolar Dysfunction and PTSD.”

He added: “It’s been lots to course of and an emotional time for me, nonetheless I’ve come house to my son with a brand new discovered sense of peace. I’d be mendacity if I mentioned I wasn’t scared for the longer term however my focus is simply attempting to be a greater model of myself than I used to be yesterday. Psychological well being is a lifelong battle of not letting it management you however fairly you studying to manage it.”

The Vanderpump Guidelines alum concluded by thanking followers and followers who’ve supported him all through his psychological well being journey. “Your messages have helped me greater than you realize,” he wrote.

Us Weekly confirmed on July 30 that Taylor had checked into remedy amid his break up from spouse Brittany Cartwright.

“Jax has at all times been candid about his psychological well being struggles, particularly throughout the previous few months on his podcast,” a rep for Taylor mentioned in a press release on the time. “He has made the choice to hunt in-patient remedy. This can be a significantly delicate time for him and his household. They ask for privateness and respect till he is able to communicate extra on this matter.”

Final month, a spokesperson for the fact star confirmed that Taylor could be heading house after spending 30 days within the facility.

“It’s been an emotional month for him and he’s most trying ahead to spending time along with his son,” the rep added. Taylor shares son Cruz, 3, with Cartwright, 35.

Cartwright and Taylor, who tied the knot in 2019, confirmed their separation in February shortly earlier than season 1 of The Valley premiered on Bravo. Final month, Cartwright formally filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable variations as the explanation for the break up. She listed their date of separation as January 24 and is searching for major authorized and bodily custody of Cruz with visitation for Taylor. Cartwright doesn’t need the courtroom to award spousal assist to both of them.

Cartwright broke her silence on the divorce throughout the Friday, August 30, episode of her and Taylor’s “When Actuality Hits” podcast.

“I sadly can’t communicate to particulars since every part has been closely documented on the present since we occur to be filming proper now,” she defined. “You will notice how every part performs out as soon as the present airs, however I’ll say this: This season has been essentially the most troublesome season I’ve ever needed to movie.”

She additionally denied hypothesis that the divorce is a “publicity stunt” for The Valley — and famous that she and Taylor will likely be internet hosting their podcast individually any longer.

“My determination to file wasn’t made calmly or shortly,” she mentioned. “It’s taken me many, a few years to get thus far the place I gained sufficient braveness and energy to do what’s finest for me, get myself out of a poisonous relationship and in the end see my value. It’s been very troublesome, however I’m stronger than ever … my motivation is my son, my Cruzie, who deserves a contented and wholesome mommy.”