in a candid and heartfelt social media post Jax Taylor former star of Bravo's hit reality show Vander bump rules has opened up about his ongoing mental health struggles and recent diagnosis the reality TV personality known for his Larger than Life Persona surprised fans by revealing a more vulnerable side of himself Taylor 44 share the news with his 3 million followers on Instagram writing I recently learned a lot about myself things that I've been ignoring or didn't understand for years after talking with some amazing professionals I've been diagnosed with anxiety and ADHD the post which was accompanied by a black and white photo of tayor looking contemplative quickly garnered support from fans and fellow celebrities alike Taylor went on to explain how the diagnoses have helped him make sense of some of his past behaviors which were often portrayed on the show as impulsive or erratic for years I've struggled with these feelings not knowing what they were or why they were happening I would get angry or anxious and wouldn't understand why now I'm finally starting to put the pieces together he continued in his post Taylor's decision to share his journey publicly is a significant step for the reality star who has had his fair share of public ups and downs known for his role as the bad boy of Vanderpump Rules Taylor's time on the show was often marked by dramatic confrontations and personal challenges however in recent years he's focused on family life with his wife Britney cartrite and their young son Cruz I'm learning every day and it's not always easy Taylor admitted but I want to be a better husband father and friend if sharing this helps even one person out there feel less alone then it's worth it fans flooded the comments section with messages of support praising Taylor for his honesty and courage many shared their own experiences with mental health creating a community of solidarity around the post Taylor's revelation comes at a time when more celebrities are using their platforms to discuss mental health helping to reduce the stigma around these issues by speaking out Taylor adds his voice to a growing conversation about the importance of mental health awareness and the value of seeking help as Taylor continues to navigate his journey He has expressed gratitude for the support he's received from his family friends and fans I'm thankful for the people in my life who have supported me through this and for the professionals who are helping me understand myself better he wrote Jax Taylor's openness about his mental health struggles serves as a reminder that even those who appear to have it all can face internal battles his message is a powerful example of how sharing personal challenges can Inspire others to seek help and find Hope in their own Journeys