Milania Giudice, daughter of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" personality Teresa Giudice, has publicly disclosed her diagnosis of bipolar disorder and stated she is currently receiving treatment. The 20-year-old shared her experiences in an Instagram video, revealing she also struggles with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD.
Giudice said she is not ashamed of her mental health conditions and is currently at a treatment center, with her mother planning to visit. "I do struggle with mental health issues," she stated in the video. "I am bipolar. I struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD and ADHD, and I am not ashamed of any of my mental health disorders because I’m currently at a treatment center."
She acknowledged working on herself, noting that the past summer was particularly challenging. While not detailing specific events, Giudice was arrested for domestic violence in May. She has also been open about the death of her best friend, Victoria Zardoya, who died in July after sustaining fatal injuries from a fall while on a trip with friends.
"I’m trying to just process everything," Giudice said, referencing the difficulty of navigating personal struggles while in the public eye. "So I just want to say I’m sorry because I was grown up on pure respect, love, and I just haven’t been showing the Milania that I want to show and I want to do better."
Her mother, Teresa Giudice, released a statement asking for privacy for Milania following the release of bodycam footage related to a September airport incident. "As a mother, there is nothing more important to me than the health, safety, and well-being of my children," Giudice stated. "The past few months have been incredibly difficult for our family, and I feel it is important to say something while also protecting my daughter during an extremely vulnerable time in her life."
Teresa Giudice also commented on her daughter's grief, explaining that Milania has experienced significant trauma after losing two close friends. "Grief affects everyone differently, and watching your child try to process that kind of loss is something no parent can ever truly prepare for," she added, appealing for compassion and privacy for Milania.