Dr. Oz Addresses Sheen's Diagnosis And Experience With Manic Depression
With An Admission That Various Doctors Have Suggested Sheen Suffers With Bipolar Disorder Dr. Oz Runs Through a Checklist of Symptoms and Urges the Actor Seek Treatment
The three-time Daytime Emmy Award winning Dr. Oz Show continues its exclusive coverage of the fascinating journey of actor Charlie Sheen touching on a revelatory and life or death topic – his diagnosis of bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression.
In previous shows Dr. Oz interviewed Sheen about his diagnosis of HIV, his treatment regimen, as well as his desire to search for a cure.
Dr. Oz also got Sheen to open up about his battle with drugs and alcohol and his struggle for sobriety.
On Jan 18's show, Oz will address the final and most dangerous element of Sheen's health risks.
"Charlie is brave and at a point where he is taking an honest look at his health and sharing it with the world," Mehmet Oz, M.D., host, The Dr. Oz Show, said. "The message in Monday's show is that there is hope and successful treatment for bipolar disorder but, if left untreated it will exacerbate other problems like substance abuse and compulsive gambling."In an episode filmed at the actor's home in Los Angeles, Sheen told Dr. Oz that medical professionals had diagnosed him as bipolar.
However, the actor said that he would rather endure the emotional peaks and valleys of the disease than live with the side effects of medication.
These are common concerns for patients with bipolar disorder and Dr. Oz invited a psychiatrist to the studio to address Sheen's questions.
Dr. Oz also explores a checklist of symptoms with Charlie to measure the criteria of whether he should seek treatment.
An overarching message throughout the show is that a person with a bipolar diagnosis can live a very happy and productive life with a well-thought-out treatment plan and a supportive doctor.
Dr. Oz also conveyed to Sheen that he believed not only was manic depression the most serious health matter he needed to address, but also likely a major contributing factor to the addictions that have caused trouble in Sheen's life – alcohol, drugs, sex and gambling.
"It's very common and understandable that someone may resist embracing a diagnosis of bipolar disorder," Dr. Oz said. "Charlie offers us an opportunity to show the audience that with the right treatment plan bipolar disorder can be managed and symptoms can be brought under control. We have excellent drugs that deal directly with its cause. Most importantly, Charlie's experience can teach the world that with the right plan and bipolar disorder brought under control, true healing can then occur in all other areas."The exclusive Dr. Oz Show interview broadcasts on Jan. 18.
About The Dr. Oz Show
Currently in its seventh season, the three-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning syndicated daily series "The Dr. Oz Show" is hosted by the three-time Emmy Award-winning Dr. Mehmet Oz, accredited health expert, best-selling author, and world-renowned cardiac surgeon. "The Dr. Oz Show" is an informative hour that offers audiences the opportunity to learn about a wide range of health and wellness topics. Tackling the balance of mind, body, and spirit, Dr. Oz calls on specialists from a variety of disciplines for expert advice on how viewers can be their best selves.
Dr. Oz, the world-renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, served as health expert on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" since 2004, sharing advice with viewers to help them live their best life from the inside out. Dr. Oz has co-authored six New York Times Best Sellers including "YOU: The Owner's Manual", "YOU: The Smart Patient", "YOU: On a Diet", "YOU: Staying Young", "YOU: Being Beautiful" and "YOU: Having a Baby" as well as the award-winning "Healing from the Heart". Dr. Oz launched his magazine The Good Life with Hearst Corporation in spring 2014. He has a regular column in O The Oprah Magazine.
Dr. Oz is a professor of Surgery at Columbia University. He directs the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at New York Presbyterian Hospital and performs 50 heart operations annually. His research interests include heart replacement surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, complementary medicine and health care policy. He has authored over 400 original publications, book chapters, and medical books and has received several patents.
Cleared in over 99% of the country, "The Dr. Oz Show" is produced by Harpo Productions and distributed by Sony Pictures Television. "The Dr. Oz Show" is executive produced by Amy Chiaro and co-executive produced by Stacy Rader.
