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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jonathan Veal

‘Darts pushed me over the edge’: James Wade on his battle with bipolar disorder

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James Wade says being one of the best darts players in the world was responsible for pushing him over the edge in his battle with bipolar disorder.

The 39-year-old was diagnosed with the mental health condition in 2009 just as he had made his way to the top of the sport, having won a raft of major tournaments in the previous two years.

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