Milania Giudice, the 20-year-old daughter of Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice, shared a candid Instagram video on Monday revealing she has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. In the video, filmed while she is in a treatment center, she said she is not ashamed of any of her diagnoses and wanted to be open about where she is right now.
The disclosure follows a difficult summer for Milania. Her best friend, Victoria Zardoya, died after a traumatic brain injury from an accidental fall in Florida, and Milania also had a tense exchange with her mom at Tampa International Airport that made headlines. She referenced both in her video, describing the past few months as especially hard.
Since posting, Milania has received an outpouring of support from her family, including Teresa, Joe, and sister Gia, along with several Real Housewives cast members who left encouraging comments. Her openness is a reminder that seeking help is a sign of strength, and that no one has to navigate mental health struggles alone. If you or someone you know needs support, the 988 Suicide&Crisis Lifeline is available by call or text, 24/7.
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