Jared Padalecki Reveals He Checked Into A Clinic During Dark Period Of 'Dramatic Suicidal Ideation'
25.06.2024 - 20:51
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Jared Padalecki is opening up about a “really low moment” in his life.
On Tuesday’s episode of the I’ve Never Said This Before podcast, the Supernatural star revealed he checked himself into a clinic a few weeks back in 2015 when struggling with suicidal ideation. He recalled to host Tommy DiDario:
Wow. We’re so glad he reached out to a loved one and sought out treatment when he needed it. Many don’t. Far too many…
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Jared said he just “needed a full reset” after working in a business for more than a decade and having to hide his true feelings all the time:
Now that the Gilmore Girls alum is in a better place, he is “proudly open” about every aspect of his mental health struggles — including that he got help after getting to a very dark place. As Jared put it:
While Jared is in a good place these days, he still experiences tough days with his mental health. However, he’s now found a way to handle those kinds of days. According to the 41-year-old actor, he leans on his loved ones — and asks others to do so too:
The reason it was a “low” day for him? Walker, the crime drama he starred in and executive produced, was canceled. The CW confirmed last month the show would end after four seasons. Although Jared is experiencing “a lot of sadness” over another chapter of his professional life ending, he did say he’ll be OK. He’s taken the time and talked to loved ones about his feelings, instead of bottling it up inside this time:
The New York Minute star went on to encourage listeners if they ever find themselves struggling to seek help:
Jared also gave an important reminder to everyone: While they are in