Catherine Zeta Jones is a famous actress known to people all around the world for her brilliant play in such popular movies as Chicago, Ocean’s Twelve, Entrapment, Traffic and many more. However, along with all of her astounding successes Jones is known for her courageous fight with such an exhausting and terrible malady as bipolar II disorder. The actress appeared in such a sad condition with her mental health under the effect of numerous stressful experiences she had to go through during the latest period of time including her husband’s stage four cancer diagnosis, and a long and tiresome court lawsuit with her husband’s first wife. After spending some time in the specialized medical establishment under varied types of medication, the celebrity’s mental condition of is reported to be greatly improved. As a result during the last period of time the actress went back to her filming activity, and she is now shot in two promising pictures which are expected to appear on screens in 2012. Jones’ strong will and unconquerable spirit helped her in her fight with this serious problem.
Catherine grew in the family of a seamstress of Irish descendent and a sweet factory owner. The family presented their daughter with brilliant education and high moral principles. Catherine seemed to be created for a “cloudless” life for all the period of its duration. However, at the age of 41 Jones had to face the saddest stage of her life as she was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder.
Speaking about her condition to the moment of her first visit to the specialist, it should be stated that it appeared to be rather severe one. Catherine had to deal with sudden mood changes; and the saddest part of it was in their shift to much longer periods of being severely depressed with attacks of panic and extreme feeling of gloominess. The stage of being depressed at times shifted to a different stage of euphoria. Upon her call to a doctor, Catherine was shocked to learn that she is sick with bipolar II disorder.
With regards to the reasons of such a severe mental condition Catherine appeared to find herself in, a row of complicated problems the actress had to face should be mentioned. Jones had to face such tiresome and draining events in her life as her husband’s Michael Douglas stage IV throat cancer and a long fight with this terrible disease, and a court fight with his first wife. Such strong stress reduced the actress’ defensive powers, and she found herself in a long period of being depressed. With the duration of time, her condition became even worse as she came to have sudden mood changes which frightened her on the reason of their extreme character. As a result of all these negative developments the actress had to turn to a doctor who diagnosed her with bipolar II disorder. The doctor offered qualified help which permitted the actress to go back to her favorite activities, and to continue filming. At the latest period of time Jones readily shares her experience in order to ensure those people who came to face such complicated mental problem as bipolar II disorder that their diagnosis is not the end, and they must fight for their future well-being along with the well-being of their families and close ones.
Discussing the treatment and medication provided for the actress, it should be mentioned that they are quite many, of course, and took a significant period of time. After experiencing a row of exhausting symptoms the actress decided to check her condition in a specialized medical facility, and to stay there for treatment. One of the major procedures she was subjected to was psychotherapy. This treatment gave its results, and during the current period of time the actress admits significant improvements in her mental condition. This fact is especially optimistic on the reason of the diagnosis’ nature. It is well-known that nowadays bipolar II disorder is considered to be incurable mental condition which may only be controlled and not allowed to progress as a result.
Of course, such positive result received during the process of Catherine’s being under medication is mainly dependant on the patient’s own efforts. It is vital and the most important first to step to recognize that you do have such problem. This is one of the most serious challenges for any person, and for public person this is even much more difficult. Thus, Jones’ example is very encouraging to all those people having similar problem as the actress was remarkably honest with herself, her family and her doctor, which helped her in achieving considerable progress in her fight with her sad mental condition.
Concluding on all the information related above, it should be stated that famous actress Catherine Zeta Jones is an excellent example of a courageous person who is successfully fighting with such a terrible mental diagnosis as bipolar II disorder. Jones success is in the support from her loving family along with her own innumerable efforts directed to overcoming this sad health situation of hers.