Margaret Trudeau, former wife of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, has come forward with her personal struggles with bipolar disorder in order to encourage others to seek mental health care. At a recent benefit, she said:

“I’m here today to encourage others who live with mental illness to tell them that the treatment works, that there is no shame in coming forward for help.

“If you feel you’re being judged, and I certainly have always felt that I’ve been judged, you must ignore the unfair prejudice of society.

“If you feel there is no hope and the pain is too much to endure, remember how much you have endured and what bravery has taken. Use that courage to come forward for help.”

Trudeau now is the picture of health, with a broad smile and flashing eyes. “Yes, I take medication, but I also exercise, eat well, live well, I don’t abuse my body, I don’t abuse drugs or alcohol, I have joy back in my life.”

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[Hat-tip to McMan's Depression and Bipolar Weekly for the link.]

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