John Fetterman.Photo: Mark Makela/GettySen.John Fettermanis speaking up about his mental health.In a preview of an upcoming interview withCBS Sunday Morning’s Jane Pauley, the Pennsylvania lawmaker, 53, opens up about his depression afterseeking treatmentat the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in February.“It’s like you just won the biggest race in the country. And the whole thing about depression is that objectively, you may have won. But depressioncan absolutely convince you that you actually lost,” says Fetterman of becoming thefirst Democrat to win the state’s Senate seatsince 1962.“And that’s exactly what happened,” he added. “And that was the start of a downward spiral.“He explained to Pauley how his depression increased throughout November and December, between the time he was elected and sworn in.“I had stopped leaving my bed. I had stopped eating. I was dropping weight,” Fetterman explained. “I stopped engaging [in] some of the things that I love in my life.“In February, Fetterman’s chief-of-staff Adam Jentleson announced that Fetterman was seeking treatment, saying in a statement: “While John has experienced depression off and on throughout his life,it only became severe in recent weeks.“Jentleson said the senator visited Dr. Brian P. Monahan, the attending physician of the U.S. Congress, who recommended inpatient care at Walter Reed. “John agreed, and he is receiving treatment on a voluntary basis,” he added.RELATED VIDEO: John Fetterman Defeats Dr. Oz in Critical Pennsylvania Senate Race, Huge Win for DemocratsFetterman’s wifeGisele Barreto Fettermanshowed her support in a statement on Twitter: “After what he’s been through in the past year, there’s probably no one who wanted to talk about his own health less than John. I’m so proud of him for asking for help and getting the care he needs.“Last month, Jentlesonshared photos of the senator at Walter Reed, wearing his now-trademark hoodie while looking at documents.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer.“Productive morning with Senator Fetterman at Walter Reed discussing the rail safety legislation, Farm Bill and other Senate business,” Jentleson wrote. “John is well on his way to recovery and wanted me to say how grateful he is for all the well wishes. He’s laser focused on PA & will be back soon.”
John Fetterman.Photo: Mark Makela/Getty
Sen.John Fettermanis speaking up about his mental health.In a preview of an upcoming interview withCBS Sunday Morning’s Jane Pauley, the Pennsylvania lawmaker, 53, opens up about his depression afterseeking treatmentat the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in February.“It’s like you just won the biggest race in the country. And the whole thing about depression is that objectively, you may have won. But depressioncan absolutely convince you that you actually lost,” says Fetterman of becoming thefirst Democrat to win the state’s Senate seatsince 1962.“And that’s exactly what happened,” he added. “And that was the start of a downward spiral.“He explained to Pauley how his depression increased throughout November and December, between the time he was elected and sworn in.“I had stopped leaving my bed. I had stopped eating. I was dropping weight,” Fetterman explained. “I stopped engaging [in] some of the things that I love in my life.“In February, Fetterman’s chief-of-staff Adam Jentleson announced that Fetterman was seeking treatment, saying in a statement: “While John has experienced depression off and on throughout his life,it only became severe in recent weeks.“Jentleson said the senator visited Dr. Brian P. Monahan, the attending physician of the U.S. Congress, who recommended inpatient care at Walter Reed. “John agreed, and he is receiving treatment on a voluntary basis,” he added.RELATED VIDEO: John Fetterman Defeats Dr. Oz in Critical Pennsylvania Senate Race, Huge Win for DemocratsFetterman’s wifeGisele Barreto Fettermanshowed her support in a statement on Twitter: “After what he’s been through in the past year, there’s probably no one who wanted to talk about his own health less than John. I’m so proud of him for asking for help and getting the care he needs.“Last month, Jentlesonshared photos of the senator at Walter Reed, wearing his now-trademark hoodie while looking at documents.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer.“Productive morning with Senator Fetterman at Walter Reed discussing the rail safety legislation, Farm Bill and other Senate business,” Jentleson wrote. “John is well on his way to recovery and wanted me to say how grateful he is for all the well wishes. He’s laser focused on PA & will be back soon.”
Sen.John Fettermanis speaking up about his mental health.
In a preview of an upcoming interview withCBS Sunday Morning’s Jane Pauley, the Pennsylvania lawmaker, 53, opens up about his depression afterseeking treatmentat the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in February.
“It’s like you just won the biggest race in the country. And the whole thing about depression is that objectively, you may have won. But depressioncan absolutely convince you that you actually lost,” says Fetterman of becoming thefirst Democrat to win the state’s Senate seatsince 1962.
“And that’s exactly what happened,” he added. “And that was the start of a downward spiral.”
He explained to Pauley how his depression increased throughout November and December, between the time he was elected and sworn in.
“I had stopped leaving my bed. I had stopped eating. I was dropping weight,” Fetterman explained. “I stopped engaging [in] some of the things that I love in my life.”
In February, Fetterman’s chief-of-staff Adam Jentleson announced that Fetterman was seeking treatment, saying in a statement: “While John has experienced depression off and on throughout his life,it only became severe in recent weeks.”
Jentleson said the senator visited Dr. Brian P. Monahan, the attending physician of the U.S. Congress, who recommended inpatient care at Walter Reed. “John agreed, and he is receiving treatment on a voluntary basis,” he added.
RELATED VIDEO: John Fetterman Defeats Dr. Oz in Critical Pennsylvania Senate Race, Huge Win for Democrats
Fetterman’s wifeGisele Barreto Fettermanshowed her support in a statement on Twitter: “After what he’s been through in the past year, there’s probably no one who wanted to talk about his own health less than John. I’m so proud of him for asking for help and getting the care he needs.”
Last month, Jentlesonshared photos of the senator at Walter Reed, wearing his now-trademark hoodie while looking at documents.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer.
“Productive morning with Senator Fetterman at Walter Reed discussing the rail safety legislation, Farm Bill and other Senate business,” Jentleson wrote. “John is well on his way to recovery and wanted me to say how grateful he is for all the well wishes. He’s laser focused on PA & will be back soon.”
source: people.com
