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Is Lindsay Clancy bipolar? All we know as psychiatric nurse Rebecca Jollotta testifies about ‘mixed manic state’
Rebecca Jollotta, a psychiatric nurse, testified about her care for Lindsay Clancy, discussing potential bipolar disorder and Clancy's medication history.
Rebecca Jollotta, a psychiatric nurse practitioner who provided care to Lindsay Clancy, gave her testimony on Tuesday. She said that her involvement with Clancy began in 2022, following the departure of Julie Paul, who had been Clancy's treating practitioner.
During their initial discussion, Jollotta stated that she had reviewed Clancy's medical history, while also drawing on some previous information that Clancy had disclosed. This covered details about the medications Clancy was prescribed and her visit to the South Shore Hospital emergency department in November.
She mentioned an in-person meeting with Lindsay Clancy on December 6, 2022, which was also attended by Patrick Clancy.
Is Lindsay Clancy bipolar?
During this meeting, Jollotta said that she talked about the potential presence of an underlying bipolar disorder, particularly in light of Lindsay's response to Zoloft and her challenges in tolerating other antidepressant medications.
She also noticed Clancy's "mixed manic state" — and then "strongly" suggested her to enter into an outpatient program.
Jollotta mentioned that Clancy's mixed or conflicting symptoms suggested she might be experiencing a "mixed manic, hypomanic state."
In January 2026, the mother, who has been accused of murder, initiated a malpractice lawsuit against medical professionals, hospitals, and a nurse, alleging that they failed to identify her bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis, which she claims contributed to the tragic incident of strangling her three children.
Clancy exhibited symptoms such as an inability to sleep at night, yet she did not feel fatigued and experienced racing thoughts. Conversely, she also displayed signs of depression and emotional numbness, as explained by the nurse.
"A mixed state presentation is clinically acute, unstable. I really wanted to get he manic symptoms under control. I really wanted to get her to sleep," Jollotta remarked.
‘My wife is not bipolar': Patrick Clancy
Jollotta recalled Patrick stating, "My wife is not bipolar," yet Lindsay remained silent on the matter.
In the course of this meeting, Jollotta suggested that Lindsay Clancy consider taking Valium, stressing its extended duration and potential to mitigate the risk of "rebounding anxiety."
However, the Clancys conveyed a preference for returning to Prozac. Jollotta mentioned her concerns regarding the possibility of Lindsay being bipolar, which could lead to complications with Prozac. However, she ultimately concluded that it would be acceptable for Lindsay to use Prozac, as it was her preferred choice.
Jollotta received a message from Lindsay, who reported that her heart rate had been fluctuating more than normal and inquired whether this could be attributed to the medication she was taking.
At that time, Lindsay was expected to be taking 400 milligrams of Seroquel. However, she said that she was only taking 200 milligrams. Jollotta clarified that certain side effects, such as dizziness, can be linked to the medication, including variations in heart rate.
Due to the ongoing medication issues and Lindsay's symptoms of depression, mania, and anxiety, Jollotta requested that Lindsay attend an in-person appointment on December 13, 2022. However, they ultimately met virtually at Lindsay's request.
Jollotta sought to have Clancy admitted to the Women and Infant Hospital in Rhode Island, which specializes in the treatment of perinatal women.
