Michael Douglas Says Catherine Was Depressed Cause Of 'Stiff Upper Lip'

Michael Douglas talked to Oprah Winfrey on her show about his wife's depression. He said that it was Catherine Zeta Jone's upbringing that stressed her even more.

He said that she grew up in an environment where she was not allowed to express her emotions and she totally broke from inside when she heard about Michael's throat cancer.

Zeta was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder because of all the mental stress she has been under for all this time dealing with her husband's illness. Michael admitted that his health problems made his wife's illness worse.

Michael said he is the sort of person who makes no fuss about things and needs no attention. So when he heard of his cancer, he got ready for his treatment but Catherine took the strain big time all this while.

According to Michael, Catherine is Welsh and they have this 'stiff upper lip' and do not show their feelings. She was under pressure in the last one and half year but she never spoke about it.

Michael was very candid when he told Oprah, that in the last year his oldest son was in prison, his ex wife was suing him and he got cancer on top of it. It became difficult for Catherine to say in all this while that she was 'depressed'.

But the way she coped with the situation made him feel really proud of Catherine and he is happy that she dealt with her depression in a mature manner. Now Catherine is back to work and is busy shooting for her next film.

Catherine Zeta Jones Returns To Work With High Spirits

This is a follow up news on Catherine Zeta Jones who was recently admitted to a US rehabilitation clinic for five days earlier this month. She was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder, which is a form of manic depression.

The latest at her end is that she has returned back to her job. The Oscar winning actress seemed fully recovered (which I don't totally believe but anyway) as she appeared on the sets of 'Playing the Field' in Louisiana.

She was wearing black trousers and a silky, low cut sleeveless top. She was in good spirits as she she joked around with colleagues and actors Dennis Quaid and Uma Thurman on the sets.

The 41 year old actress has suffered from depression in the past but it has been traumatic for her to deal with her husband's throat cancer. But she believes in second chances after her therapy. She feels Michael has been given a second chance and so has she and she will make the most out of it.

Well, we can only wish she gets better soon. Though it takes time to fully recover from manic depression no matter how much the person shows that he or she is just like the way they were before. It is natural that it heals with time. However, it is a tough time and we hope they make it through this time in a positive way.

Catherine Zeta Jones on medical treatment

Well Catherine Zeta Jones has been treated for bipolar disorder these days.

Her rep said, “Catherine made the decision to check in to a mental health facility for a brief stay to treat her Bipolar II disorder. She’s feeling great and looking forward to starting work this week on her two upcoming films.”

It’s hard to believe one could feel great about it & I don’t think there is any brief treatment for mental illness.

It is true that Bipolar II is not like Bipolar I. The depression component of Bipolar I and Bipolar II can be identical. The difference between the two is that those suffering from Bipolar II do not experience full blown mania.

We know this woman has been dealing with her husband’s failing health & that must have been too much. It’s good that she’s getting treatment but she needs to rest rather than run back to work.

I mean there is no such thing as speedy recovery. You have to go through the entire shit when it’s triggered. There is no short cut. You get tired. You get down & she’s feeling great right at the outset. I’m amazed. I wish I could feel that way. It would be so much easier for me to work & play internet games.