Get Well Soon, Catherine..

The Beautiful Catherine Zeta Jones

Yesterday Catherine Zeta Jones' publisist released a statement confirming the actress  has gone to a mental health treatment center. It seems that she suffers from Bipolar Disorder II. Cece Yorke, Catherine's publicist states " After dealing with the stress of the past year, Catherine made the decision to check in to a mental health facility for a brief stay to treat her bipolar  II disorder."  It seems that although Bipolar I is more of a manic depressive form of the disorder Bipolar II is more rapid changes of mood and is more extreme than I. With Bipolar II certain triggers can cause a person to react. This comes as a shock to everyone in the industry. But of course I'm not that shocked. Allow me to break down some of the factors..

She married Michael Douglas who is 25 years older than her. So right now she is 41. Once she is 50 he will be he'll be 75. Then there is the question if he will even make it that far. Michael Douglas had been diagnosed with Throat Cancer and  initially he stated that this was advanced stage IV. Although it is in remission not too many people fully survive from Stage IV. From my understanding once it at that stage the 5 year survival rate is less than 10%. And those aren't good odds. Could the stress of caring for a loved one on top of the thought that they may not survive cause her to transition?

The couple at happier times.

A lot of people don't realize that taking care of someone who is sick can be physically and mentally draining especially if you aren't used to doing it. I honestly hope for the best for her and hope that she get's the help she needs. I kinda feel like the role she played in Chicago, Velma Kelly was her. Its just a side to her we don't get to see. Again lots of well wishes to her and her family.