Kim Kardashian Confirms That Kanye West Is Bipolar and Reveals Why He Won't Take Medication For The Same

While discussing Kanye West's mental health in the May 2019 issue of Vogue, Kim Kardashian stated that she was ready to talk about Kanye's struggles.

Kim Kardashian reveals that Kanye West is bipolar (Photo Credits: Instagram)

While discussing Kanye West's mental health in the May 2019 issue of Vogue, Kim Kardashian stated that she was ready toĀ talk about Kanye's struggles. Confirming that she and Kanye are in a better place now, ā€œI think weā€™re in a pretty good place with it now,ā€ Kim revealed about the struggles he had to deal with.

Accepting that Kanye has bipolar, Kim said, ā€œIt is an emotional process, for sure. Right now everything is really calm. But we can definitely feel episodes coming, and we know how to handle them." After receiving conflicting assessments from various doctors, West believed that his problems were due to lack of sleep. However, he decided to not stay on medication. Adding that ā€œFor him, being on medication is not really an option, because it just changes who he is,ā€ Kim further revealed that West simply wants to show people that one can lead a normal life despite the mental illness.

Further speaking about how articles about West's behaviour upset them, Kim said, ā€œBut honestly, I never want to speak for him, because I am not in his mind. But I think some of the hurtful things that I read online ā€¦ What is she doing? Sheā€™s not stopping him. ā€¦. Like itā€™s my fault if he does or says something that they donā€™t agree with? Thatā€™s my husband. I share every opinion that I have and let him know when I think somethingā€™s wrong. Or if it comes to him being in the middle of a bipolar episode, Iā€™ll do everything to be supportive and help to calm the situation.ā€

The happy family

Back in 2018, West had admitted to being diagnosed with bipolar. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I was connected with a neuropsychologist that worked with athletes in the NBA and the NFL,ā€ he said as the world watched. He then added, ā€œSo he said that I actually wasnā€™t bipolar, I had sleep deprivation, which could cause dementia 10 to 20 years from now where I wouldnā€™t even remember my sonā€™s name. So all this power that I got, and Iā€™m taking my son to the Sox game and all that, I wouldnā€™t be able to remember his name. From a misdiagnosis.ā€

We just hope that the couple is able to get through this as well. Seeing how Kim is super supportive of Kanye and encourages to stand by him during his mental health struggles, we are certain that they will be okay.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Apr 11, 2019 12:23 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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