Senator Fetterman Opens Up About His Struggle with Depression.
In a candid interview, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has spoken out about his personal struggle with depression, revealing the emotional toll it took on him after winning a tight election.
Fetterman shared that as he was being touted for his historic win, he began to feel overwhelmed by the pressure of public expectations and scrutiny. He described feeling like "a ticking time bomb" with no safety net. This sentiment echoed in a recent CNN video report where Fetterman explained how depression can affect even successful individuals.
The senator stated that depression often manifests as feelings of numbness or disconnection from reality, particularly among men who are expected to be stoic and composed. He believes it's essential for politicians to prioritize their mental health and not hide behind a "mask" of confidence.
Fetterman also emphasized the importance of community support in overcoming depression. In his own journey, he credits his wife, Gisele Barreto Fetterman, who has been open about her own struggles with anxiety, as well as therapy sessions, for helping him cope with his feelings.
His words highlight a critical need to destigmatize mental health discussions and encourage people - especially politicians - to speak openly about their experiences in the hopes that others may find comfort knowing they are not alone.
In a candid interview, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has spoken out about his personal struggle with depression, revealing the emotional toll it took on him after winning a tight election.
Fetterman shared that as he was being touted for his historic win, he began to feel overwhelmed by the pressure of public expectations and scrutiny. He described feeling like "a ticking time bomb" with no safety net. This sentiment echoed in a recent CNN video report where Fetterman explained how depression can affect even successful individuals.
The senator stated that depression often manifests as feelings of numbness or disconnection from reality, particularly among men who are expected to be stoic and composed. He believes it's essential for politicians to prioritize their mental health and not hide behind a "mask" of confidence.
Fetterman also emphasized the importance of community support in overcoming depression. In his own journey, he credits his wife, Gisele Barreto Fetterman, who has been open about her own struggles with anxiety, as well as therapy sessions, for helping him cope with his feelings.
His words highlight a critical need to destigmatize mental health discussions and encourage people - especially politicians - to speak openly about their experiences in the hopes that others may find comfort knowing they are not alone.
I think its so brave of Sen Fetterman to share this, ppl need 2 know theyre not alone when it comes 2 mental health 
His words r especially important for men who are expected 2 be tough & stoic all the time, it's like they're supposed 2 put on a mask 2 hide their feelings 
It's amazing how much of a difference community support can make, his wife Gisele sounds like an amazing partner in this journey 
I hope more ppl in politics will follow Sen Fetterman's lead & start talking openly about their struggles with depression 
he's totally right tho, guys we need more ppl talkin about mental health & breakin down those stigmas it's like, super easy to hide behind a confident mask but that's not real life 
depression can affect anyone regardless of how successful or popular they are. Fetterman's wife Gisele is all about bein open about her anxiety too, and therapy sessions r key in gettin through tough times 
let's make sure we support each other & create a culture where mental health talkin isn't taboo 
I'm glad he's speaking out, it takes alot of courage to share that kind of stuff, you know? I feel like we need more ppl in positions of power being honest about mental health struggles, it can be a huge weight off our shoulders when someone tells us they're going thru the same thing. Fetterman seems like a pretty down-to-earth guy and I think his openness will help alot of people, especially men who are taught to toughen up. Mental health shouldnt be stigmatized, we need more ppl talking about it like he is 
It's crazy how societal expectations can make men feel like they have to put on a mask, but honestly, that's just gonna lead to more problems in the long run. We need more people having these conversations and showing us that it's okay to not be okay 
. And his wife credits therapy sessions and support from her community, that's what we need more of - a culture of supporting each other's mental health 
. anyway, its cool that he spoke out about it now maybe others will too and we can start having more honest conversations about mental health 
and overstays its welcome...it's only when you're already running on fumes that it hits you hard 
but props to John Fetterman for finally sharing his story, i guess it's about time someone with a platform spoke up about mental health instead of just pretending to be fine 
. And y'know what's even crazier? Men often feel like they gotta put on a brave face and hide their feelings, which is just, like, SO NOT HEALTHY