Fifth Solomon diagnosed with bipolar disorder, taking medication
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Fifth Solomon revealed he was clinically diagnosed with bipolar disorder, saying he has started taking medication which has helped him feel “present and in control” again.
Bipolar disorder, as per Mayo Clinic, causes extreme mood swings including emotional highs and lows.
The actor-director opened up about this through his Facebook page on Tuesday, June 24, citing his recent visit to his doctor.
“My doctor officially diagnosed me with bipolar disorder,” he said. “Honestly, I kinda had a feeling for a while now.”
“I’ve been battling depression and anxiety since 2021, but this past year hit different: super moody, always overwhelmed, snapping under pressure, jumping from one thing to another, overthinking even while talking to someone, forgetting what I was about to say, shaking my legs non-stop, shopping impulsively, being too energetic then suddenly hopeless, and drowning in emotions I couldn’t even explain,” he continued.
Solomon further noted that he had phases of “heightened urges or risky behaviors” and that he has undergone a rollercoaster of emotions.
“Finally putting a name to what I’ve been going through feels like a huge weight off my chest. I started my medication, and for the first time in a long time… I feel like me again. I feel calm. I feel present. I feel in control,” he said.
He then addressed those whom he has hurt, saying, “I’m truly sorry. It was never my intention. I was struggling, and now I’m doing the work to be better. For myself. For my friends. For my team. For my family.”
Solomon underscored that he is sharing his story to raise awareness about the mental health disorder.
“I want others who are silently going through something to know: you’re not alone. Don’t be afraid to ask for help,” he wrote. “Mental health is health. And just because you’re struggling doesn’t mean you’re weak or incapable.”
Concluding his post, he added, “I’m still me. I still have big dreams. I’m still a leader. And now, I’m getting the help I deserve, because I deserve to feel better. We all do.”
Solomon was earlier taken to the hospital after he suffered a mental breakdown due to online bullying. /ra
