Supernatural Star Jared Padalecki Speaking candidly about her own mental health journey, she recalled going through a “really rock bottom period” in 2015.
“I was so consumed by my thoughts that I was having dramatic suicidal thoughts. I called my wife and she was like, ‘Go home,'” Padalecki, 41, said in a clip from his podcast, “I’ve Never Said This Before,” due to premiere on Tuesday, June 25. “So I went home and went to a clinic for like two weeks, got checked out, and I haven’t had a single moment of suicidal thoughts since then.”
In recent years, Padalecki has been “proudly open” about his mental health struggles, and in an interview with the podcast host, Tommy Didario This was the first time he had spoken in detail about his past experiences. (Jared was interviewed alongside his wife.) Genevieve PadaleckiThe couple have three children: Thomas Colton, 12, Austin Shep Shepherd, 10, and Odette Elliott, 7.
In 2015, Jared apologized to his fans after missing a number of public appearances. He cited “fatigue” as the reason for his absence at the time. That same year, Jared officially launched the “Always Keep Fighting (AKF)” campaign, selling merchandise to raise money for mental health awareness.
Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles not only developed a close bond while playing brothers Sam and Dean Winchester, respectively, on Supernatural, but also forged an inseparable bond with fans. The actors led the CW drama for 15 seasons from September 2005 to November 2020. […]
“I needed a complete reset,” Jared further explained in Tuesday’s podcast clip. people“I’ve been in this industry for 15 years, and when I go to an audition or on a red carpet, they don’t want to hear, ‘Jared, how is your day?’ or ‘Oh, today was hard, I couldn’t sleep.’ What they want is, ‘Oh, great! I’m so happy to be here!’ So I’ve been doing that for a long time, trying to focus on what’s best for me and the person I’m talking to, rather than just being honest.”
When talking about his current mental state, Jared admitted that he has good and bad times.
“You’re a human being, I’m a human being. There are good times and bad times. And today is a bad time,” he said, visibly emotional. “I’m OK, nothing to worry about, but I’m very sad.” Walker [being canceled]family.”
Jared Padalecki has had a successful career with his roles in Gilmore Girls and Supernatural, but the actor has also been making waves off screen. After rising to stardom as Dean Forester on Gilmore Girls, Padalecki moved to The CW’s Supernatural in 2005. The Texas native and co-star Jensen […]
Late last month, Jared took to social media to Walker The show was canceled by The CW after four seasons. Gilmore Girls The star said that she’ll be “okay” in the long run now that she’s spoken about her feelings.
“Please be open, please share. Please find somebody, whether it’s a friend or an expert,” he told podcast listeners. “Tell the truth.”
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