Jax Taylor is finally getting some answers after checking into an inpatient facility for mental health treatment earlier this summer a little over a month ago I checked into an intensive inpatient treatment facility scared of the unknown and what I would find out about myself the valley star 45 began in an Instagram post on on Monday September 2nd after many years of knowing something was wrong but not knowing exactly what it was I recently learned that I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and PTSD he added it's been a lot to process and an emotional time for me however I've come home to my son with a new found sense of Peace I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared for the future but my focus is just trying to be a better version of myself than I was yesterday mental health is a lifelong Battle of not letting it control you but rather you learning to control it the Vanderpump rule Alum concluded by thanking fans and followers who've supported him throughout his mental health Journey your messages have helped me more than you know he wrote US Weekly confirmed on July 30th that Taylor had checked into treatment amid his split from wife Britney cartrite Jax has always been candid about his mental health struggles especially during the past few months on his podcast a rep for Taylor said in a statement at the time he has made the decision to seek impatient treatment this is a particularly sensitive time for him and his family they ask for privacy and respect until he is ready to speak more on this matter last month a spokesperson for the reality star confirmed that Taylor would be heading home after spending 30 days in the facility everything to know about the Valley season 2 Britney and Jax's divorce and more it's been an emotional month for him and he's most looking forward to spending time with his son the rep added Taylor shares son Cruz 3 with cartright 35 cartright and Taylor who tied the knot in 2019 confirmed their separation in February shortly for season one of the valley premiered on Bravo last month cartright officially filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split she listed their date of Separation as January 24th and is seeking primary legal and physical custody of Crews with visitation for Taylor cartright does not want the court to award spousal support to either of them cartright broke her silence on the divorce during the Friday August 30th episode of her and Taylor's when reality hits podcast Jax Taylor and Britney cart writes ups and Downs over the years I unfortunately can't speak to detail since everything has been heavily documented on the show since we happen to be filming right now she explained you will see how everything plays out once the show airs but I will say this this season has been the most difficult season I have ever had to film she also denied speculation that the divorce is a publicity stunt for the valley and noted that she and Taylor will be hosting their podcast separately from now on my decision to file wasn't made lightly or quickly she said it's taken me many many years to get to this point where I gained enough courage and strength to do what's best for me get myself out of a toxic relationship and ultimately see my worth it's been very difficult but I'm stronger than ever my motivation is my son my cruy who deserves a happy and healthy Mommy