Jax Taylor shocked his fans and, presumably, his friends and family when he checked into rehab. His rep told outlets that he’d done so for “mental health struggles.” Now, he’s opened up about more of what that means, including his bipolar disorder and PTSD diagnosis.
Fans of The Valley and Vanderpump Rules know that Jax loves being in front of the cameras. So, to pull himself away from the spotlight? It seemed he was pretty serious.
Indeed, quite a lot has happened since The Valley Season 1 ended. Now, Jax finds himself ready to talk about it; or a portion of it at least.
Jax Taylor reveals bipolar and PTSD diagnosis, amid fears for his future
On September 2, Jax took to Instagram to share a mental health update with his fans. “A little over a month ago, I checked into an intensive inpatient treatment facility,” he wrote. He described how he was “scared of the unknown and what I would find out about myself.”
He continued, “After many years of knowing something was wrong but not knowing exactly what it was, I recently learned that I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and PTSD. It’s been a lot to process and an emotional time for me, however I’ve come home to my son with a new found sense of peace.”
Jax further expressed some fears about “the future,” but emphasized his goal of self-betterment. “My focus is just trying to be a better version of myself than I was yesterday. Mental health is a lifelong battle of not letting it control you but rather you learning to control it.”
He thanked those who reached out and supported him during this time. He also thanked those who “shared their own personal struggles with me. Your messages have helped me more than you know.” May Jax truly become the person that he hopes to be. Mental health and recovery are journeys – journeys that aren’t always linear.
The Valley and Vanderpump Rules are streaming on Peacock.
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