It hasn’t exactly been a smooth-sailing year for Kim Kardashian West. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the beauty mogul has also had a lot to deal with in her marriage to Kanye West, particularly as he is currently struggling with his mental health.
According to Us Weekly, the 39-year-old feels like it is a “vicious cycle” when it comes to Kanye’s battle with mental health issues and bipolar disorder.
“She is deeply disappointed and sad because Kanye is struggling,” an apparent source told the magazine. “It’s a vicious cycle that Kim has had success at interrupting successfully for months at a time.”
The alleged insider also revealed that the rapper hasn’t exactly been “abiding to the terms of his care plan” and believes the pandemic contributed to his “downward spiral”.
At the beginning of August, the reality star took to Instagram to address the erratic behaviour her husband has been showing and also addressed his bipolar disorder.
“As many of you know, Kanye has bipolar disorder,” she began. “Anyone who has this or has a loved one in their life who does, knows how incredibly complicated and painful it is to understand.”
She continued to say, “I understand Kanye is subject to criticism because he is a public figure and his actions at times can cause strong opinions and emotions.”
The 39-year-old went onto highlight how the loss of his mother has affected him, as well as struggling with mental health issues has put “pressure” on him.
“Living with bipolar disorder does not diminish or invalidate his dreams and his creative ideas, no matter how big or unobtainable they may feel to some,” she said. “That is part of his genius and as we have all witnessed, many of his big dreams have come true.”
She asked that everyone give “grace” to the individuals, including her husband, who are struggling with mental issues, and also asked for “compassion and empathy” during this trying time.
