Jesse Jackson, Jr. Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder

It's no secret that I'm no fan of Jesse Jackson, Jr.'s political leanings. His politics are much too liberal for my liking and his dealings with Barack Obama leave a sour taste in my mouth. He has recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and hypomania. These are serious illnesses and, regardless of his politics, I wish him a speedy recovery as I hope each and every one of you do, also:

Mayo Clinic: Jackson has bipolar depression

August 13, 2012
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., a Chicago Democrat who took a hushed medical leave two months ago, is being treated for bipolar disorder, the Mayo Clinic announced Monday.

The Rochester, Minn.-based clinic specified his condition as Bipolar II, which is defined as periodic episodes of depression and hypomania. Hypomania is a less serious form of mania.

"Congressman Jackson is responding well to the treatment and regaining his strength," the clinic said in a statement.

Bipolar II is a treatable condition that affects parts of the brain controlling emotion, thought and drive and is likely caused by a "complex set of genetic and environmental factors," the clinic said. The statement also mentioned that Jackson underwent weight loss treatment in 2004. The clinic says weight loss surgery can change how the body absorbs foods and medications.

Jackson spokesman Frank Watkins declined to comment on the statement. A Jackson aide said last week that the congressman was expected back in the district within a matter of weeks.

The announcement Monday was the most detailed to date about the congressman's mysterious medical leave which began June 10. His office initially described his medical condition as exhaustion and weeks later a statement from the office called it a "mood disorder."

It was only earlier this month that Jackson's office said he was at the Rochester, Minn., clinic and being treated for depression, after a transfer from the Sierra Tucson Treatment Center in Arizona.

Jackson, who first won office in 1995, is on the November ballot with two little-known candidates. He is widely expected to win re-election in the district that stretches south of Chicago and includes several suburbs.

http://news.yahoo.com/mayo-clinic-jackson-bipolar-depression-183640148.html

 

I too have never been a fan of the Jackson's either Senior or Jr. but Jesse Jr. is certainly an improvement over his father. At least his condition is treatable and he should be able to resume a somewhat normal life. Whatever he chooses to do, I wish him well also. Nice post Coin!

 

Thank you.. and the same to you too, Joe.

 

I will second what Joe had to say Coin.

I'm not a fan of his either but also wish him a full recovery.

Nice post Coin!

 

I wish him as well as you wished Mark Kirk and dick Cheney. Nah. I will actually wish him well!

 

I read a story the other day that Mark Kirk was making good progress. I'm glad to hear that!

 

Coin, you are defintely a better man than the libs here who have made such nasty remarks towards folks they didn't agree with....rlm mentioned a couple but I'll add the Breitbart family to the list of people on the right who were bashed by the likes of lil joe & iqless during times of great personal tragedy.

 

Thanks, but no credit is due. I'll be the first to admit that I feel a bit of happiness when I hear news that is derogatory against those who I consider opponents. It's only human, I suppose. Take for instance the Anthony Weiner scandal. I couldn't help but feel some joy that he got what he deserved. But, his troubles weren't of a personal health-related issue. I wish no ill will on anyone in that regard and it doesn't matter to which political party they belong. There is a saying, "There, but for the grace of God, go I". Even the atheists and agnostics here get the meaning of that saying. All of us should fervently and passionately espouse our political views even when it includes personal jibes at each other. But, I also understand how someone can feel happy when something bad happens to someone who they may despise. No problem, it doesn't make them any less of a human being. In fact, it just proves they're human.