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(81,759) by Stacey from USA As someone who has also battled mental illness, I completely understand. I'm proud of Mariah to admit this condition is a part of who she is. I kept my battles with anxiety and depression hidden. I was afraid to open up for fear of rejection and/or being vulnerable. When I finally opened up to my parents because I couldn't keep it hidden any longer, the weight lifted off my shoulders was huge. I got the help I needed and am doing fine today. I'm happy for Mariah. She'll get the help she needs and come back stronger than ever. She's got a great support system in Nick and her kids, even if she's not married to him anymore. You know he's got her back. Proud of you, Mariah. You've got this. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 18:24)

Re: Bipolar disorder (81,751) (81,758) by Anonymous from Hi Tiina, what an honest and heartfelt post. I'm glad you're pleased Mariah has been open, this must be such a special moment for you. You are brave for sharing too. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 18:16)

Re: Bi Polar 2 (81,749) (81,757) by Anonymous from I agree with the team and news, fingers crossed the album definitely drops this year. This is exciting times. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 18:10)

Re: Bi Polar 2 (81,749) (81,756) by Anonymous from Yes I agree, it's not deemed as "severe" however each diagnosis has a spectrum with varying degrees from mild to extreme. The likes of depression is considered not as "severe" when compared to schizophrenia however it can be just as destructive. Serve conditions are considered harder to treat, and recovery where possible is longer. The impact that mental illness can have varies from one person to another, it can not be measured nor discounted no matter what the diagnosis is. Everyone is different. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 18:09)

Re: Bipolar (81,753) (81,755) by MusicfanJ from Germany I am watching the news on tv, and even there it is a "headline". I couldn't believe my eyes while reading it. As most of you I thought something is "wrong" during the last two years. It was so obvious. But that she shares this with the public is really a step I wouldn't thought of. How brave to share such a private thing. I really hope the people will understand her a little more and won't judge her for it. Mental things are still some kind of a taboo. If your arm is broken, everybody will feel sorry for you, but if there's a mental thing a lot of people just don't understand it. Anyway I wish her the best, that she can feel happy again and that the new people take care of her and she for herself. We you Mariah. The lambily is so proud of you. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 18:07)

Stella (old team) - bi-polar announcement (81,754) by Tyler from USA I never wanted to mention her name again but I am confident Stella and the old team were going to use the whole bi-polar thing as blackmail. Stella and her family were around her 24/7 and I am sure they had pictures of medication, videos or other things they were going to use. I can only imagine the burden of waking up each day not knowing if today was the day you were going to be exposed. This is so freeing on so many levels. The line in IWYW "But you can't manipulate me like before" has a whole new meaning. Sidenote - I wonder if James Packer going into a mental facility had anything to do with Mariah coming out around the issue. He may have given her the courage to do so. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 17:44)

Bipolar (81,753) by Bill from the UK Like you all, I am so proud of Mariah for opening up about her struggles. The fact she has kept this hidden for years and has no doubt struggled without our support for so long breaks my heart. I am so glad that she has shared this, but I wish so much that she had done so back in 2001, so that she could have seen straight away that, for us at least, it matters not. We will always love her and always cherish what she has given us, and nothing will ever change that. Well done Mariah. I am so hopeful and optimistic for the future. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 16:16)

Mental health (81,752) by Tameka walker from United states I am glad she is opening up about her mental illness. I am a big Mariah fan and I love her no matter what. Just by her coming out I feel like I can come to every one here. Just because she has a mental illness that doesn't define her. I also would like to say that I personally have been battling mental illness. I have scizoaffective disorder. That is when you suffer from depression and be hearing voices in your head and seeing faces. Plus I also suffer from obsessive compulsion disorder. Mental illness runs in my family. I have always been a fan of Mariah because she has one of the best voices in the known world plus I love her songwriting game. She is simply the best at what she does. Getting back to the mental illness I struggled with that for years I felt so ashamed of having a mental illness. I tried to hide it. Seeing that my favorite singer have mental illness shows that it can happen to anyone. I am in treatment and I take medication. For my illness I am a college graduate and I am looking for a job. People who suffer with mental illness can live normal lives (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 16:15)

Bipolar disorder (81,751) by Tiina from Finland What a brave human being she is. I am so proud of her for telling her story and so happy that she is advocating mental health care. I remember back when we discussed whether Mariah was bipolar on this messageboard a few years ago. I didn't believe it back then. I thought that she just lived a life of extremes because of the nature of her profession. I am bipolar type 1 myself, diagnosed at 18. Her music was a source of light and hope during the roughest years of my life when I too felt isolated and ashamed. In interviews and through her music she always kept saying believe in yourself, which meant the world to me. I loved her like the big sister I never had and identified with her, which was comforting. The fact that Mariah is coming out as bipolar feels so personal to me. It shocked me because it actually made me take a step back and look at myself in a new light because this person that I've admired and idolized for so long who is also bipolar but who is incredibly talented and successful. This is incredible, she is going to reach so many people who are suffering alone and she will inspire them to get help and to commit to taking care of themselves. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 16:06)

Re: Mariah bipolar (81,740) (81,750) by Licia from USA Sucks that she hid it for so long, but I'm so glad she's finally in a good place where she can admit it and that she's working to get better. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 16:02)

Bi Polar 2 (81,749) by Chicago Lamb from USA Bi Polar 2 is not as severe as the "Bi-Polar" (Bi-Polar 1) and its accompanying stigma. Google it. An album must be near, as we have to assume her team has her in the news for a good reason. I'm glad she's come public with such a personal reveal. Reminds us once again, she's only human. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 15:18)

Re: Bipolar (81,744) (81,748) by Anonymous from This explains so much. One of the bravest things you can do in life is admitting to having issues, especially when in relation to mental health. To live with the prejudice and stigma associated with it, never mind trying to find the right balance of medication and therapy, whilst the world anticipates a fall must have been hard. The weight of carrying this in secrecy for years is colossal and damaging. It's a horrible feeling knowing that something so personal and painful could potentially be used against you, I'm so proud that Mariah has taken ownership. She is just like the rest of us, we are all susceptible to mental illness. Easily one of my proudest moments of hers. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 14:59)

Mariah sharing (81,747) by RibbonB from USA I'm so happy Mariah opened up, but more importantly is getting treatment. I wish her the best. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 14:36)

Mental health (81,746) by CMC from NY,NY I'm beyond proud of Mariah. I thought I could not love her more but I do. The courage it takes to share something like that is astounding and she is only going to flourish and blossom more. I've alwsys had the speculation there, her brother in recent years has said she has been taking bipolar meds since 2001. Having experience with the disorder in my family, seeing Mariah through the years, it explains so much of her behavior. I'm still a little shocked that she's chosen to share it, this is a whole new Mariah and I would hope the public would have nothing but acceptance and suppport for her sharing such a deep part of her self that has such a stigma around it. I love you Mariah. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 14:24)

Bipolar disorder (81,745) by Gee from U.S.A. (New York City) Let me start off by saying I personally do not have bipolar disorder myself but I know people that suffer from it. As a society we tend to make fun of mental health and this is why many people suffering, suffer through it in silence. I am glad that MC is now strong enough to deal with her diagnosis head she is getting the treatment she needs. It would not surprise if her old team did not try and blackmail her by trying to sell a story. More importantly I believe her children have helped her come to terms with things as well because she wants to be the best support system and mother she can be. I just happy that she is getting the proper care and doing productive things to keep her on track. Bravo MC for standing up for yourself and others who maybe going through this and are suffering in silence. But once again you have proven yourself to be an inspiration to many. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 14:14)

Bipolar (81,744) by Dav from Ireland Well done Mariah. I'm so proud of her. This will truely free her. She won't have the weight of the world anymore. This will be a real Butterfly/Emancipation moment in her life. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 13:50)

People magazine article (81,743) by Tijl from Belgium In the newest issue of People Mariah opens up about one of her darkest secrets namely suffering from bipolar disorder. This clearly means she has entered a very important transitional phase of her life. I am really glad she decided to give the public a glimpse of the person behind the diva. Furthermore it does allow us to except good things happening in her career as well. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 13:38)

What took her so long (81,742) by Lara from Middle East All the speculation about her mental health are finally revealed. The past years were really obvious. I'm really optimistic about her new approach and bursting her protective bubble. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 13:36)

Bipolar disorder (81,741) by Shezz from Pk Well a lot of us suspected she was going through some serious issues, I'm glad she's finally opening up and above all I wish her the best of mental health. Hoping she's doing ok, I haven't read the article yet. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 13:28)

Mariah bipolar (81,740) by Manuel from Germany Guys. Have you seen this? I'm so happy she finally opened up about it and I love her more now. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 13:07)

Article: Eamonn Holmes slams "diva" Mariah Carey (81,739) by Lee from UK Mariah doesn't know him. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 12:55)

Re: Lisa Stansfield - Deeper is no Tenderly (81,738) by Sheila from United States The music sounds dated and uninspired, this is an all time low for her, she usually has great top notch vocals. The songwriting and music is what dropped the ball for me with this cd. Extremely disappointed. (Sincerity, all woman, tenderly, honest, I cried my last tear, footprints.) Take these songs from her history and they out-do any song on this new cd. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 11:48)

Re: 2018 - Mariah's hit year (81,736) (81,737) by Weston from United States Absolutely. I totally agree with you. And that's the thing, Mariah knows how to write a hit song. She's even said so herself, I believe. But you're right, it's all about timing and the right promotion. She definitely needs the TEOM marketing push for this time around. Maybe even a few degrees more. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 11:47)

Re: 2018 - Mariah's hit year (81,731) (81,736) by RibbonB from USA It's gonna take a lot more than "InfamousinitywhyyoumadIdon't". But yeah, with the right song, timing and tone she could get number 19. It starts with the song. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 05:40)

Re: Article: What happened to Mariah Carey? - 2018 update (81,723) (81,735) by Andrew from UK Your threshold for things being posted about Mariah here is their saying something that is "new" and/or "noteworthy"? And, further, that they be written well? Praise the Lord you are talking about the news section. Imagine applying that to the messageboard. Eric would have a censorship heart attack. (Wednesday 11 April 2018; 04:46)

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