John Fetterman Returns to Senate After Clinical Depression Treatment

Democratic Senator Fetterman returned to the U.S. Senate after the treatment of his clinical depression. Fetterman wanted to talk about his mental health, hoping it would help others who are hesitant to seek help.

Democratic Senator John Fetterman has returned to the U.S. Senate after the treatment of his clinical depression. In an interview, Fetterman stated that he wanted to talk about his mental health hoping that it would help others who are hesitant to seek help. The U.S. Senator added he did not eat or drink enough, lost 25 pounds, said incoherent things, and became disoriented.

According to Garcia, in November 2022, John Fetterman won a seat in the U.S. Senate after defeating celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz. It was apparently a win that helped the Democrats secure their control of the Senate. However, even after his win, Fetterman confessed that he was not happy about it.

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John Fetterman’s Treatment

An article on ABC News states that Senator John Fetterman previously had a stroke due to stress, hard campaigning, and a barrage of attack advertising. By mid-February, Fetterman realized he needed to seek help. During the treatment, the U.S. Senator stated he focused on how his depression left an impact on his family and constituents.

Furthermore, John Fetterman stated his seeking for help is about redeeming himself in their eyes. With his depression now treated, Fetterman stated in the interview that he is committed to letting those who are hesitant to seek help that there is a way to get better.

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