Jax Taylor steps back from social media for his well-being
This reality TV star is stepping away from social media to save his mental health. Jax Taylor, the 45-year-old former Vanderpump Rules cast member, announced on Instagram that he's taking a social media break. "My team will be running it for the time being," he wrote. On his podcast, Taylor explained why: "My brain is so fragile, and if I see certain things, they might trigger me." This comes after Taylor recently checked into a treatment facility, which was documented on Bravo's "The Valley." During the show, he admitted, "I'm so tired of anger.
I'm so tired of yelling." Taylor has been open about his bipolar disorder diagnosis and confessed that he used drugs and alcohol to mask his problems. His relationship with estranged wife Brittany Cartwright has also suffered. "I pushed her away and I didn't even realize what I was doing," he said. Taylor's decision highlights the growing awareness around social media's impact on mental health, especially for public figures constantly under scrutiny.