A Bipolar Mom Offers Insight Into Britney Spears' Struggle

The following italicized article is taken from www.usmagazine.com:

As Britney Spears receives treatment for bipolar disorder and struggles to regain custody of her newest issue of two sons, Us Weekly spoke to a young mother afflicted with the same mental illness to offer insight into the singer's life.

“Carol” (not her real name) was a wild, uncontrollable 18-year-old when she became a mother. But after some manic episodes (including joyriding with her infant son in a car), she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Carol soon decided to give up her baby, then 18 months, to family friends for adoption.

Now 28, the Idaho resident — who says she’s doing “really well” and still has contact with her nine-year-old boy — tells Us her story:

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Source: US Magazine