LOS ANGELES, Jan 20 — Ever since he’s come out about his HIV status, it looks like the flood gates aren’t closing for Charlie Sheen just yet with the actor this time touching on the status of his mental health.
During his third visit to The Dr Oz Show, Sheen spoke about potential mental health issues. When asked by Dr Mehmet Oz if he’s ever thought he was manic, Sheen said he has been described and “diagnosed” as that before, saying there are “certain medical opinions, certain personal opinions that I might be bipolar”.
“The majority of, in my experience with the manic behaviour is usually in the throes of deep partying, deep substance abuse and drinking. It doesn’t really happen when I’m not doing that, it has never really reared its head.”
According to E! News, Sheen also opened up about trying to “fix” everything while he’s confronting all his demons.
“It’s interesting how I answered that question. I’ve been described or ‘diagnosed’ by enough people, and I guess at some point you have to take a look at it if it keeps walking like a duck, you know? And I’m not opposed to investigating that aspect of myself. I’ve come this far, might as well fix it all, right?”
“It’s dicey for me because I don’t look at it as mania, I just look at it as existing and exploring a very interesting and full world and universe.”
Sheen, who jokingly asked if his picture comes up when one Googles the term “mania”, admitted he goes through symptoms like being irritable and restless, experiencing less need for sleep and having racing thoughts, high sex drive and a tendency to make grand plans.
“That’s as honest as I can be,” he added. “I’ve just accepted it as part of my makeup.”
