JANE PAULEY’S BATTLE FOR SANITY

Jane Pauley has admitted she secretly struggled with bipolar disorder for years — but The ENQUIRER has uncovered the whole story: Her life was in danger during her desperate battle for sanity.

At her lowest point in 2001, Jane was in a Manhattan psychiatric clinic under a 24-hour suicide watch and had to sleep with a nurse sitting by her side — because doctors were afraid she would kill herself!

The issue that goes on sale Friday reveals why the 53-year-old former “Dateline” host — who is still on antidepressant medication — was at high risk for suicide … and much more.