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10 Celebrity Parents Who Have Struggled With Bipolar Disorder (Photos)

Posted by sunnychanel on August 22nd, 2011 at 11:55 am
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Catherine Zeta-Jones Recently Was Diagnosed

Bipolar Disorder can take quite a toll on not just the person who is inflicted with the mental illness but on those around them, especially their families. But fortunately there is a lot of help out there for those suffering from the severe mood swings that bipolar disorder brings.

Over two million Americans have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, so it is pretty common. And included in that two million is, of course, a fair share of celebrities.

Here are ten actors and actresses (all moms and dads) who have been public in their struggle with being bipolar.

(at left: Catherine Zeta-Jones made headlines when she was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder).

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Britney Spears
Britney made headlines with her manic behavior and at one point had to be hospitalized for her disorder.
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Photos: PR Photos

Brooke Shields is one of Hollywood’s most outspoken advocates on Post-Partum Deperession

 10 Celebrity Parents Who Have Struggled With Bipolar Disorder (Photos)

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