Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has opened up about his struggles with depression in a recent interview, revealing the downward spiral he experienced after winning a tight election.
Fetterman, who won his Senate seat by a narrow margin, said that since taking office, he has had to navigate the mental health system and find treatment for his condition. The Senator believes it's essential to talk openly about his struggles with depression as a way of breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness.
The senator shared some valuable insights on how to approach conversations around depression and mental health in politics. Fetterman expressed that he feels fortunate to have a supportive team, including his wife and advisors, who are helping him navigate this journey.
Fetterman highlighted the importance of mental health support for elected officials, stating, "We need to make sure our people who work on these tough issues can get some help."
Since taking office in January 2023, Fetterman has been open about his struggles with depression, sharing that he would often go without sleep and struggle to connect with others.
Fetterman, who won his Senate seat by a narrow margin, said that since taking office, he has had to navigate the mental health system and find treatment for his condition. The Senator believes it's essential to talk openly about his struggles with depression as a way of breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness.
The senator shared some valuable insights on how to approach conversations around depression and mental health in politics. Fetterman expressed that he feels fortunate to have a supportive team, including his wife and advisors, who are helping him navigate this journey.
Fetterman highlighted the importance of mental health support for elected officials, stating, "We need to make sure our people who work on these tough issues can get some help."
Since taking office in January 2023, Fetterman has been open about his struggles with depression, sharing that he would often go without sleep and struggle to connect with others.
. on the other hand, props to him for being so open and honest about it - it's about time politicians started sharing their mental health struggles. but I'm kinda curious, isn't this more of an "I can relate to you" thing than actually addressing the issue?
. I mean, can u imagine trying to make life-changing decisions while barely functioning? 
It's not just about the senator himself, but also about setting a good example for others in power... and we should be grateful he's having open conversations about it 
... I mean, I know we've had some great politicians come out about their mental health struggles, but still, its kinda scary 
... I was watching an old rerun of Friends the other day and Ross's anxiety was kinda relatable 
, but this is on a whole different level 
... I feel like it's so important for him to be open about it tho, not just to help break that stigma but also to show others its okay to ask for help 
... it's funny, when I was in college, we didn't even talk about mental health stuff openly 
, now its like everyone's talking about it and it feels more normal 
Maybe someone's trying to sway public opinion on his policies? Anyway, I'll keep an eye on this...
his story is really inspiring & relatable - I mean, who hasn't felt overwhelmed or lost sometimes? 
anyway, I think it's awesome that he's making a conscious effort to break the stigma around depression and mental illness in politics 
. I mean, winning a tight election can be super stressful, but it sounds like he was really struggling even after taking office 
. I'm glad his wife and advisors are there to support him 
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. It's not just about the policies they're making, it's about being human too 
. I think it's amazing that he's breaking down the stigma around mental illness and encouraging others to talk openly about their struggles too 
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. And yeah, mental health support for elected officials should totally be a thing – it's like, you can't pour from an empty cup, right? 
. i feel like politicians have a tough time being vulnerable like this tho 
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