Opening up.
Bachelor Nation first met Sarah Herron on Season 17 of “The Bachelor,” and she later returned for Seasons 1 and 3 of “Bachelor in Paradise.”
Sarah found love off-screen with her husband, Dylan Brown, and the two welcomed twin daughters, Evy and Coco, in 2024.
Since then, Sarah has kept followers updated on life as a family of four and has been open about everything from parenting and living with a limb difference to fertility and more.
This week, Sarah took to Instagram to discuss a more vulnerable topic.
In a new post, she opened up about her mental health journey and reflected on the past eight years since being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
She said, “This one’s tender for me. But I’d like to share in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month 🤍8 years ago, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Over time, with a lot of support, honest conversations with my care team, and more evaluation + new information, my diagnosis changed to something different.”
Sarah went on to explain that in 2018 she experienced a mental breakdown, and after beginning therapy and seeing a psychiatrist, she was diagnosed with Bipolar II.
She said, “The diagnosis came as a surprise, but also gave me some answers. It was the first clue to understanding the bigger picture. Over time, with A LOT of CBT, honest conversations with my providers and new information, my diagnosis changed to something different.”
Sarah noted that while that part of her story changed, she’ll “continue navigating it indefinitely, I imagine.” She also expressed that mental health isn’t linear and that asking for help was “the bravest thing [she’s] ever done.”
The Bachelor Nation star then confessed that this week she asked for help again but “this time, with less shame and a whole lot of empowerment.”
Sarah also added, “For most people living with bipolar disorder, it’s a lifelong condition. It’s real, it’s valid, and it’s not something you can think, wish, or ‘heal’ your way out of. And that’s not a failure. So many people with bipolar live full, beautiful, thriving lives because they’ve found treatment that works for them. If that’s you, I see you, and I’m so proud of you for every hard day you’ve shown up for yourself.”
We know Sarah’s continued honesty and vulnerability will help so many others feel a little less alone. We’re sending our love to her, always.