The Truth About Catherine Zeta-Jones' Marriage To Michael Douglas

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas faced obstacles in 2011 when the actress revealed she had been diagnosed with bipolar II and then promptly checked herself into a clinic as she sought help and treatment. As explained by The Guardian, the condition is referred to as manic depression. Zeta-Jones reportedly began to experience additional stress after Douglas was diagnosed with cancer in 2010.

Douglas told Oprah Winfrey that his wife was "outed" while at the treatment facility (per ABC News). He said she planned to keep her diagnosis private but, "she went to go get some help and some other patient probably in there said, 'Hey, you won't believe who's in here now.' And, so, once that happens, I think she felt [it] best to kind of get out the story." Zeta-Jones later told People that coming forward felt good. "If my revelation of having bipolar II has encouraged one person to seek help, then it is worth it," she shared. "There is no need to suffer silently and there is no shame in seeking help."

Sharon Cotliar, an editor at People, told "Good Morning America" that Douglas' diagnosis and Zeta-Jones' subsequent time receiving treatment actually helped the couple grow: "It's been very difficult for them but I think now they are very united, they know what 'for better or for worse' means and they are looking forward to some 'for better.'"