Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, has spoken candidly about his struggles with depression in an exclusive interview with CBS. The senator, who won a tight election last year, described the downward spiral he experienced after winning, during which he became increasingly isolated and disconnected from his family.
Fetterman revealed that he had been struggling with depression for several years before winning the election, but it wasn't until after his victory that the symptoms intensified. He explained that he began to withdraw from his loved ones, including his wife, Gisele, and their children, and became increasingly obsessed with work.
"I was in a bad place, man," Fetterman said in the interview. "I didn't know how to deal with it, and I just kept pushing people away... I didn't want anyone's pity or sympathy."
Fetterman, who has been open about his mental health struggles before, said that he realized he needed help when he hit rock bottom after winning the election. He began seeking treatment and working on his mental health, which included therapy sessions and support groups.
"I was lucky to have some amazing people in my life who knew I was struggling," Fetterman said. "They pushed me to get help, and I'm so grateful for that."
The senator's openness about his struggles with depression aims to reduce stigma around mental illness and encourage others to speak up if they are experiencing similar issues.
"This conversation is important because we need to talk about it," Fetterman said. "We need to make sure that people feel comfortable coming forward and saying, 'Hey, I'm struggling.'"
Fetterman's story serves as a reminder that even successful individuals can struggle with mental health issues, and seeking help is the first step towards healing and recovery.
The interview was part of an exclusive series by CBS, where Senator Fetterman discussed his struggles with depression and how he has been working to overcome them.
Fetterman revealed that he had been struggling with depression for several years before winning the election, but it wasn't until after his victory that the symptoms intensified. He explained that he began to withdraw from his loved ones, including his wife, Gisele, and their children, and became increasingly obsessed with work.
"I was in a bad place, man," Fetterman said in the interview. "I didn't know how to deal with it, and I just kept pushing people away... I didn't want anyone's pity or sympathy."
Fetterman, who has been open about his mental health struggles before, said that he realized he needed help when he hit rock bottom after winning the election. He began seeking treatment and working on his mental health, which included therapy sessions and support groups.
"I was lucky to have some amazing people in my life who knew I was struggling," Fetterman said. "They pushed me to get help, and I'm so grateful for that."
The senator's openness about his struggles with depression aims to reduce stigma around mental illness and encourage others to speak up if they are experiencing similar issues.
"This conversation is important because we need to talk about it," Fetterman said. "We need to make sure that people feel comfortable coming forward and saying, 'Hey, I'm struggling.'"
Fetterman's story serves as a reminder that even successful individuals can struggle with mental health issues, and seeking help is the first step towards healing and recovery.
The interview was part of an exclusive series by CBS, where Senator Fetterman discussed his struggles with depression and how he has been working to overcome them.
. senator fetterman being open about his mental health is actually super refreshing, it shows that even in power, you can't fake the struggles we all go through. I think what's really important here is that he's not just talking about it, but also giving a warning to others that they don't have to suffer in silence 
. his openness can actually help reduce that stigma around mental illness and encourage people to seek help. it's a reminder that even the most successful people can struggle, so we should all be supportive of each other 
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? He always said that if you're a leader, you should be strong for everyone, but Fetterman is showing us that even with all the power and fame, it's still okay to ask for help 
. I feel like this interview is giving me hope for a new generation of leaders who are willing to speak up about their struggles 
. Back in my school days, we had some amazing teachers who helped us deal with our own issues, and it's awesome that Fetterman has those same people in his life supporting him 
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... I mean, who wouldn't be after going through that? It's crazy how it gets worse after winning the election... I guess some people might think they're invincible, but mental health issues can sneak up on anyone 
. I'm glad he finally found the courage to speak up and get help 
. His story is a reminder that it's okay not to be okay, and we should always try to support each other 
. Let's keep reducing stigma around mental illness and encourage others to share their struggles 
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but what's interesting is how societal expectations can put a lot of pressure on people, especially when they're in the public eye. it's like we expect them to have it all together, even when they're secretly struggling... 
... but what if we started to shift our mindset around mental health? What if instead of trying to "cure" ourselves, we just learned to accept that it's okay not to be okay 
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. i'm glad he's being open about his struggles because it shows that even successful people can hit rock bottom, but with the right support, they can climb back up 
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you know what really gets me about this interview? it's not just that senator fetterman is being super brave and honest about his struggles with depression, but it's also that we need more people like him sharing their stories 
. It's like everyone thinks just because you're successful or in a high position, you don't have struggles too 
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