Then and now! Fans may remember Ashlee Holmes Malleo as Jacqueline Laurita‘s daughter on Real Housewives of New Jersey, but she’s made quite a name for herself over the years.Malleo, who previously appeared on seasons 1 through 5 and season 7 of the Bravo show, stays very candid about the ups and downs of her life.
She detailed the “relief” she felt after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder following a “psychotic break.”“You may not think that I have had many difficulties in my life — but I have,” the former reality star began a lengthy post via Instagram on Tuesday, June 28. “These last two years have been especially difficult for me.
About almost a month ago, I had a psychotic break. I found myself in a position where I was afraid of myself and my own thoughts.
And I chose to finally seek proper help. I took a short break from social media, as well.”After trying “everything else,” Malleo said she started “medication right away” as treatment.“I was so used to hearing bipolar being used as a negative adjective to describe someone.
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