Media Summary: The pop music icon says she revealed her 17-year-long struggle with bipolar disorder in the hopes of lifting the stigma around it. The pop singer says she was first diagnosed in 2001. Sharon Tay reports. PEOPLE's Editor-In-Chief Jess Cagle breaks down the exclusive

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The pop music icon says she revealed her 17-year-long struggle with bipolar disorder in the hopes of lifting the stigma around it. The pop singer says she was first diagnosed in 2001. Sharon Tay reports. PEOPLE's Editor-In-Chief Jess Cagle breaks down the exclusive The 48-year-old singer says she lived in denial and feared someone would expose her, but now no longer lives in isolation after ... Doctors diagnosed her in 2001 but she says she was too afraid to come forward with the diagnosis until now.

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Mariah Carey Opens Up About Mental Disorder

Mariah Carey Opens Up About Mental Disorder

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Mariah Carey Opens Up About Bipolar Disorder

Mariah Carey Opens Up About Bipolar Disorder

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Mariah Carey reveals battle with bipolar disorder

Mariah Carey reveals battle with bipolar disorder

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Mariah Carey speaks out about her struggles with bipolar disorder

Mariah Carey speaks out about her struggles with bipolar disorder

The pop music icon says she revealed her 17-year-long struggle with bipolar disorder in the hopes of lifting the stigma around it.

Mariah Carey Opens Up About Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

Mariah Carey Opens Up About Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

The pop singer says she was first diagnosed in 2001. Sharon Tay reports.

Mariah Carey Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder

Mariah Carey Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder

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MARIAH CAREY OPENS UP ABOUT HER STRUGGLE WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER

MARIAH CAREY OPENS UP ABOUT HER STRUGGLE WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER

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Mariah Carey Reveals Battle With Bipolar Disorder | Access

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Mariah Carey Is Managing Her Bipolar Disorder With Medication & Therapy | PeopleTV

Mariah Carey Is Managing Her Bipolar Disorder With Medication & Therapy | PeopleTV

PEOPLE's Editor-In-Chief Jess Cagle breaks down the exclusive

Mariah Carey Opens Up About Living with Bipolar Disorder

Mariah Carey Opens Up About Living with Bipolar Disorder

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Mariah Carey Reveals Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

Mariah Carey Reveals Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

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Mariah Carey Opens Up About Her 'Emotional Crisis' in Candid Conversation With Oprah Winfrey

Mariah Carey Opens Up About Her 'Emotional Crisis' in Candid Conversation With Oprah Winfrey

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Mariah Carey opens up about having Bipolar Disorder

Mariah Carey opens up about having Bipolar Disorder

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Mariah Carey Reveals She's Suffering From Bipolar Disorder

Mariah Carey Reveals She's Suffering From Bipolar Disorder

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Mariah Carey Says She Has Been Living With Bipolar Disorder

Mariah Carey Says She Has Been Living With Bipolar Disorder

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Mariah Carey Opens Up About Her Bipolar Disorder

Mariah Carey Opens Up About Her Bipolar Disorder

Mariah Carey Opens Up

Mariah Carey reveals bipolar diagnosis

Mariah Carey reveals bipolar diagnosis

Doctors diagnosed her in 2001 but she says she was too afraid to come forward with the diagnosis until now.