Senator speaks out about his struggle with depression | CNN Politics

Senator John Fetterman, the newly elected Democratic Senator from Pennsylvania, has bravely spoken out about his struggles with depression in a recent interview with CBS. The senator, who won a tight election last month, shared his personal experience of battling the mental health condition that can often go unnoticed and stigmatized.

In an emotional conversation, Fetterman described the feeling of being overwhelmed by anxiety and depression, which led him to consider ending his life. However, he said that after meeting with a therapist and seeking support from loved ones, he began to turn his life around. The senator credited therapy as "a lifesaver" for helping him cope with his mental health struggles.

Fetterman's candid discussion about his own struggles with depression has sparked conversations across the country, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness and reducing stigma around mental illness. His bravery is a testament to the fact that seeking help and speaking openly about one's struggles can be a powerful step towards healing and recovery.

The senator's message is clear: there is no shame in asking for help or speaking out about your struggles with mental health. By sharing his personal story, Fetterman has created a ripple effect, inspiring others to do the same and promoting a more open and honest conversation around mental wellness.
 
πŸ€— I think it's amazing that Senator John Fetterman is talking openly about his depression struggles πŸ™. It's so brave of him! For so long, people with mental health issues have been shamed or made to feel embarrassed about it πŸ˜”. But he's showing us that it's okay to ask for help and talk about it πŸ’¬. I think this conversation is really important because it helps reduce the stigma around mental illness 🀝. If someone like a senator can be so open and honest, why can't we all do the same? πŸ€”
 
🀯 I'm loving this new wave of politicians being so brave about their mental health struggles! It's about time we stop stigmatizing those who need help πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ. Fetterman's story is super inspiring, but what really gets me is how many ppl are like "oh, he must've had it all together" just because he won an election πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ. Newsflash: mental health issues can affect anyone, regardless of their status or position. We need more leaders who aren't afraid to talk about their struggles and seek help when they need it πŸ’‘. It's not about being vulnerable, it's about being human 🌎!
 
OMG 🀯 I'm literally blown away by John Fetterman's courage πŸ’ͺ! It takes a huge person to share their struggles with depression and anxiety, especially in such a public platform πŸ“Ί. I'm so proud of him for using his platform to raise awareness about mental health 🌟. I mean, we need more people like him who aren't afraid to talk about their struggles and show that seeking help is a sign of strength not weakness πŸ’•. His story is giving me all the feels 😭 and I hope it inspires so many others to speak out too πŸ’¬!
 
πŸ€— gotta love john fetterman for being so brave about his struggles 🌟...it's crazy how often ppl think they're alone in feeling anxious or depressed πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ, but he showed us that it's okay to not be ok πŸ’” and seeking help is a sign of strength not weakness πŸ’ͺ

also love how he's giving therapy a shoutout - like, seriously, who doesn't need some pro help every now & then? 🀣...anyway, this whole convo is making me think about how we can all support each other better when it comes to mental health πŸ€πŸ’•
 
yaaas πŸ™Œ finally someone in politics is talkin openly about their mental health struggles!!! it's like they're takin off the mask and showin us that even people in power can be strugglin too πŸ’” senator fetterman's story is so inspiring, it's proof that seeking help is a sign of strength not weakness 🀝 he's breakin down stigmas around mental health and i'm here for it!!! let's get more ppl talkin about their struggles and less judgin each other πŸ™
 
I'm so proud of Sen John Fetterman for being super brave and sharing his story about depression πŸ™Œ! It's like, mental health is still kinda stigmatized in our society, but he's breaking that down with his courage πŸ’ͺ. I think it's awesome that he's talking openly about how therapy helped him, 'cause people need to know that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness 🀝! Fetterman's message is sending ripples out there and I'm loving the vibe of people starting to talk more openly about their struggles πŸ’¬. It's gonna take time, but we're getting closer to creating a world where mental health is prioritized ❀️!
 
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