AJ Mendez Reveals Why She Named Her Darker Thoughts “Jean”

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AJ Mendez appeared on State Of Mind with Maurice Benard and discussed how she manages her bipolar disorder by naming the darker side of her mental health "Jean." Mendez explained that naming these negative thoughts helps her separate them from her true identity, saying "if you name it, it's not you" and describing Jean as "a real bitch, and she's a liar" who wants her to have bad days. She credited therapy with helping her recognize symptoms and maintain distance from the darker thoughts, though she acknowledged it's difficult to separate herself from them when experiencing episodes.