The 'Supernatural' actor, who isn't ashamed of his depression, shares his past mental health isues in a new episode of the 'I've Never Said This Before' podcast.
- Jun 25, 2024
AceShowbiz - Jared Padalecki got candid about mental health struggles that he faced in the past. The "Supernatural" actor revealed in a new episode of the "I've Never Said This Before" podcast that he once suffered from "dramatic suicidal ideation" that prompted him to check himself into a clinic.
"It was 2015, I had a really low moment," he said in the Tuesday, June 25 episode, per PEOPLE. "I was letting my thoughts take over and going to places of dramatic suicidal ideation. I called my wife and she said, 'Get home.' "
The 41-year-old actor decided to take his wife Genevieve's advice. "And so, I got home, went to a clinic for a couple weeks and looked into it and haven't been suicidal since - not for a moment," he shared.
Jared, who has been open about her mental health issues, noted that he "needed a full reset" after spending most of his time in the spotlight. "I had spent 15 years in this industry," he divulged. "You go to an audition or on a red carpet and they don't want, 'Jared, how are you doing today?' 'Oh today was rough, I didn't sleep.' They want, 'Oh it's great! Excited to be here!' "
"So I had done that for so long, trying to focus on what's best for the person who's talking to me as opposed to just being honest," the "Walker" star continued.
Jared additionally stressed that his depression isn't something he should be ashamed of. "It's not like I'm shameful like, 'Hey, I see a therapist, I've been to a clinic.' I wear it proudly. I put it on my face and tell everybody," the "Gilmore Girls" said. "If you're not in a situation where you need that degree of help then don't seek it. I needed a surgeon - not literally - but I needed it and here I am."
The father of three additionally encouraged those who are battling their demons to "seek help" and "open up."
