Autism not bipolar disorder, no more medication...Kanye West confesses to podcasting
Feb 07, 2025
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According to CNN and others on the 6th (local time), West confessed on the podcast 'The Download' that he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (bipolar disorder) in the past, and that he visited a doctor who consulted Justin Bieber at his wife's recommendation to find out that he was autistic. West said this diagnosis helped him better understand himself, saying "Even if people don't tell you to, you become obsessed with one particular thing, and that's the problem." He then revealed that he had not taken medicine since he learned that he was not bipolar.
West has previously mentioned that he has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and has talked about his experience in compulsory psychiatric hospital admissions.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects the way people interact, communicate, learn, and behave with others. It is explained that it is not considered a mental health disorder and can be diagnosed at any age.
Meanwhile, local media note that West's confession came shortly after his wife's 'exposure performance', which caused a stir at the Grammys on the 2nd. This is because the criticism was greater as it was an event prepared as a consolation and fundraiser for the victims of the L.A. wildfire.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
