Mad Max Mel's Bipolar Hell!

Mental disorder turns Gibson into troubled time bomb

MEL GIBSON is a ticking time bomb — locked in the agonizing grip of a severe mental illness that plunges him into dark depressions and terrifying rages!

The scandal-scarred star has struggled to curb his emotions for years — and in this world exclusive, GLOBE can reveal his desperate battle for self-control.

“There’s no excusing Mel’s rage-filled behavior, but he's been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and that definitely explains it,” confides a concerned friend.