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Woman told she had depression for 14 years until bipolar diagnosis
A BBC personal account describes fourteen years of treatment for the wrong condition before hospitalization led to a bipolar diagnosis; a second opinion remains free.
Watch it as it aired: Hank Ledger on this story, from BBN Tonight at 10:29 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are BBC's, the jokes are ours.
At a glance
- First reported by BBC: “I was told I had depression for 14 years until I got sectioned - it was bipolar”.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 10:29 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger.
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What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA woman in Britain says she was treated for depression for fourteen years before she was sectioned and finally told it was bipolar disorder.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLola Cruz is live with reaction.

Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentHank, her account is a reminder that the wrong label can cost years. I'm on a busy street asking strangers what they would do.

Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentOne man has opinions.
Barnaby QuistFourteen years? I can tell in ten seconds. Look at someone, you know. I have a card.

Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentA medical card?
Barnaby QuistA gym card. Smoothie punch pass. Six punches left. Very official.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSix.

Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentHis advice: get a second opinion. From him, apparently. I'd say a doctor.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTake it from the man with six punches left: ask the doctor twice.
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