Actress Jenifer Lewis Talks Openly About Bipolar Disorder

Jenifer Lewis has bipolar disorder. I had no idea. I’m surprised I didn’t run across it when I wrote Celebrities and Bipolar Disorder or Female Celebrities and Mental Illness.

In any event, I did run across it, when I ran across Broadway Star Battles Bipolar, a Health Talk with Dr. Manny video from FOXNews.com.

During the video, Lewis talks very frankly about her diagnosis, the length of time it took for her therapist to convince her to take medication, and why she was afraid to take medication in the first place (like many people with bipolar disorder, Lewis was afraid it would take away her “edge”).

Lewis then explains that her bipolar disorder treatment plan includes medication, weekly therapy, exercise, healthy foods, and a strong support system of friends and family as well as promotes Bridge to a Brighter Tomorrow as she discusses the different ways to reach out and get help.

Overall, it’s a worthwhile interview to watch when you have about six minutes to spare. Especially when you love listening to strong voices that cut to the chase and don’t pussyfoot around when it comes to topics lots of folks won’t even discuss – like mental illness.

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