Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman shares his struggle with depression
Six weeks after entering Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for treatment for depression, Sen. John Fetterman shares his struggles with depression, his health and more. “CBS Sunday Morning” anchor Jane Pauley, will air Sunday, April 2 on CBS and will be streamed on Paramount+.
Pauley spoke with Fetterman earlier this week in Bethesda, Md. He returned home after being released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday.
A preview will air on “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell” on Friday, March 31. The extended interview will air on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
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Senator John Fetterman: “It’s like, you know, you just won the biggest, you know, race in the country. And the whole thing about depression is that, objectively, you might have won, But depression can make you absolutely believe that you really have lost. And that’s exactly what happened. And that was the beginning of the downward spiral.
Jean Pauley: “Between campaigning and swearing-in, depression began to take hold at home in November, December, is that true?”
FETTERMAN: “Too much. Too much. I stopped leaving my bed. I stopped eating and drinking. I was losing weight. I stopped incorporating most of the things I wanted into my life. Like.”
In a statement released Friday, Fetterman said, “I’m thrilled to be home. I’m excited to be the father and husband I want to be, and Senator Pennsylvania deserves it. Pennsylvanians have have always had my back, and I always will. have them
“I am so grateful to the incredible team at Walter Reed. The care they provided changed my life. I will have more to say about this soon, but for now I just want everyone to know. That depression is treatable, and that treatment works.
“This is not about politics — there are people in red counties and blue counties right now who are suffering from depression. If you need help, please get help.”
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