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"I think there's a whole new way of healing depression that doesn't require drugs, but using supplements instead. I'm writing a book about it."
- Jim Carrey, on his own battle with depression
[Photo via Getty Images.]
Posted: March 17, 2008 at 10:10 am
he's depressed?
Aww , poor dude.
FIRST
Poor dude ,
get better ! . : )
he's got bipolar. did you see that interview with ruby wax? shit
Fantastic, another scientologist.
That being said, he's had numerous well-documented bouts of depression and obviously if he thinks he needs to go this way, the drugs aren't working for him.
Isn't that called Scientology?
Very funny. I have seen this photo on "millionair efri e n d s. com". Many people are very interested in this. They are discussing it there.
Re: ceci – All any guy needs to cure depression is a Playboy centerfold like Jenny McCarthy to wake up to every morning.
agreed.
kiara fiegi is a fucking bitch ass!
It obviously doesn't have anything to do with getting a sensible haircut
he's not even a doctor! what idiot is gonna read a book like that written by some actor who dropped out of high school!
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SCIENTOLOGIST IN TRAINING????
regardless, i love her hair
Cure for depression : Blonde snatch who is not your wife but who puts out 24/7.
Another actor is going to cure the world of mental illness. Everyone thinks there's an easy way. While you're eating herbs don't keep a gun nearby.
Uh oh, I think I see Tom Cruise lurking in the bushes!
Re: anna –
He's not bipolar. Most people who experience depression do not have that. Depression is surprisingly common, just few people will admit to it.
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Re: Sisaly –
So the fact that he uses alternative ways to deal with his depression makes him a scientologist? You're a moron.
He didn't even say drugs don't work, alternative ways to do something does not mean the old way doesn't work.
If this is what worked for him, that's great. I'm not a fan of the pharmecuticals, but, I hope he doesn't preach the same rhetoric as Tom Cruise.
He & Jenny were invited to Tom & Katie's wedding. Jim Carrey's bank account is very attractive to Scientology! Tom is the QUEEN of recruiting new members! He probably promised that Xenu & L Ron Hubbard would heal Jenny's austistic son.
I'm sick of celebrities being depressed—- they're nothing but a bunch of cry babies
Re: HORTON HEARS A WHO!!!! – keep the hell off this Blog , right wingin' piece of shit. As far a Jim Carey is concerned, he is 100 percent correct. I am NOT a scientologist however, I have dealt with depression for years and was very resistant to meds. A friend sent me an article which said that 5-HTP and Sam-E help with dopamine and seratonin levels. Those two supplements mixed with a good therapist have made a night and day difference. let me amend this with the disclaimer that it may not work for everyone in particular those who have severe bi-polar disorder.
DON'T BE A SCIENTOLOGIST PLEASE!!!!!!!!
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I'm pretty sure this quote has been taken out of context and he was only making fun of Tom Cruise.
About three years ago I went through depression and anxiety due to a prescription medication to clear up a toenail problem. The side effects from the medication caused loss of appetite and the nausea caused many sleepless nights. This all led to the anxiety and depression. I lost 40 pounds and thought I was crazy I did not want to take any kind of antidepressants. I worked with my doctor and through therapy and supplements which include Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, Omega 3 Fish Oil and a very good multivitamin, my brain got back on track. I don't believe prescription antidepressants are the cure all. They can cause weight gain and suicidal thoughts. I would rather heal my mind and body in a natural way.
IT'S CALLED NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE.. AKA HOLISTIC ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, ETC.
I WAS A PRE-MED STUDENT WHEN I GOT DIAGNOSED WITH A DISEASE THAT DOCTOR'S DIDN'T HAVE ANY "MEDICINE" FOR.. SAME WITH CERTAIN CHRONIC DISEASE.. WELL I'VE THIS CHANGED MY MAJOR FROM MEDICINE TO NATUROPATHY & HAVE LEARNED THE BODY WAS MADE TO HEAL ITSELF.
THERE ARE QUACKS OUT THERE.. LIKE SCIENTOLOGOSTS!!!! BUT HOLISITIC MEDICINE DOES EXIST AND WORKS!!
PERSONAL PRESCRIPTIONS.. PHARMASEUTICALS WERE INVENTED BY THE GOV'T ETC, AS ANOTHER WAY TO MAKE MONEY. PEOPLE NEED PERSONAL PRESCRIPTIONS BC EVERYONES DIFFERENT & OUR BODIES WERE MADE TO HEAL THEMSELVES!!!!
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.
What's wrong with being a Scientologists? At least they don't believe in doping people up with drugs all the time like your average medical doctor.
That's cool, I hope he gets better. I could always tell that under that big grin he was dealing with some demons. Who can be that on ALL of the time?
Re: ND. – You were pre med and can't spell pharmaceutical? I understand you wanted to be a scientist but couldn't do the gozintoos. Tried writing but couldn't spel? Sure we believe you. I was going to be a brain surgeon but didn't like the sight of blud.
Just what we need…another celebrity talking about something he has no idea about. Why should we be surprised? His girlfriend is setting the plight of autism back 100 years. Note to celebrities : SHUT UP AND ACT.
Scientology has a cure for gayness. Only gays hate Scientology.
He officially becomes a scientology alien.
Re: Voax –
I agree, I'm not sure where you're from but over in Britain stats say 20% of the population have been through it. Shame it's so prevalent as it tends to get stamped as the common cold of mental illnesses. Had it for 5 years, medications don't do a lot unfortunately, but can't imagine supplements doing much either (I work in a herb shop and have tried everything). should be interesting to see how Carrey gets on!
Here's a way to end mental illness- SHUT DOWN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY.
If Jenny isn't enough to get him out of depression he NEEDS chems!
First Jenny comes out saying that immunizations cause autism BUT diet and supplements can "cure" autism..and now her boyfriend is spouting the same crap about depression. Scientology bullshit for everyone!!!
I love them together. I hope she pops out some funny babies soon.
Re: Sara – Who??
We have 2 actors who probably didn't finish school and are saying medicine is not the answer. Hmmm, sounds like Scientology considering they both hang out with the Cruises and Smiths and Jenny does a show with Leah Remini who was brought up in Scientology. Those who think it is just a religion are wrong. What other religion practices child enslavement, brainwashing, murder, and separation of families? I can't think of any other besides the CULT of Scientology. Unlike these celebrities, research and get educated.
I am going in da woods and eating ma whole backyard
Jim is 100% right. Depression starts with a hormone imbalance. Anti-depress pills don't work and never have. They just create more health problems. I hope it's a good book and reveals the truth about depression.
Depression should be treated with hormonal supplements, after testing is completed of course.
i've dealt with depression, and i've found the best treatment are calcium and b vitamin supplements with meditation. meds for depression are serious business. i'd only go on them if i was suicidal.
It's not scientology bullshit. I am not a scientologist, dont' even really know what that is about actually.
I just found out from experience. My 2 kids had reactions to their immunization needles, one ended up ADD and the other ended up with mental problems. I took them to a naturopathic medical doctor and he started them on hormonal supplements and detox for the mercury that was in the immunization shots. They are totally different kids and happy now. No more ADD and no more mental problems.
It's not about scientology, it's about really knowing what is being absorbed by your body everyday and knowing how to keep healthy.
nobody is looking for a book about depression from Jim Carrey. More Ace Ventura.
Has anyone considered that maybe he is JOKING?
Re: girl in Florida – "He probably promised that Xenu & L Ron Hubbard would heal Jenny's austistic son." Oh, no, Jenny already healed him, didn't you know? She wrote a book about it!
Please hurry up…I want to buy it
Sounds like sceintlology
Jim….ALERT!!!…Do not take the Tom Cruise route. It's a career killer.
Scientology, anyone?
Watch out Jim…read Tom Cruise Unauthorized Biography…save yourself before its too late…just look at kooky Tom!
Yeah, Jim, and having millions in the bank and sticking your cock in Jenny McCarthy helps a lot with depression, too.
Great……another 9th grade drop-out here to heal the masses! No thanks, Jim Carey……I'll take my chances with Eli Lilly & Co!
Re: Lynne – Ha, ha, ha…….right on, my non-Scientologist sister!
Re: HORTON HEARS A WHO!!!! – you are the load your momma should have SWALLOWED!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ahh, more star power for the cult… And where do the proceeds from this book go to, Jim? Straight to Xenu?
Spare us your enlightenment- Tom Cruise is also an expert in medicine, just ask him… Why don't you and Tom finish high school first, then share with us your wealth of knowledge…..
He should get an haircut, then he wouldn't be so depressed!!
Thats what scientology is all about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone who has experienced anxiety or depression deals with it differently. We all have different make ups - so its not suprising that different forms of treatment work for some and not for others.
Re: lee lee –
depression has nothing to do with how much you have/don't have or what you do for a living. Depression is a chemical imbalance in your brain. Celebrity doesn't cure everything.
I thought his method fr battling depresion was banging a super hot playboy playmate and having millions of dollars?
I saw dumb bitch Jenny on "The View" a while back and skank thought she was a doctor–she sounded just like Tommy Girl on the infamous Matt Lauer (is he HOOOOOTTTT, or what?) interview!!!
Xenu's gonna give her TWO gold stars–one on each aureola.
I hope the suppliments don't cause you to have long scraggly hair
Sorry waon't read a book by a moron who plays pretend for a living. The color of those supplements must be GREEN. wah wah actor who cares.. Go play a carrot for 20 million jack ass!
THAT IS CALLED SCIENTOLOGY….watch out! they r trying to CONQUER THE WORLD….
WTF? Cruise get to him???
Blah, blah. I hate when celebrities figure they're doctors. Everyone's depression is different, and depression is more often than not a chemical imbalance which can only begin to be treated with medication. Sigh.
i dont think he is a scientologist just bc he doesnt want to take drugs.. i have anxiety issues and i refuse to take drugs but thats just bc i dont want to revolve my life around popping pills..
if I were dating/married to Jenny McArthy, I wouldnt be depressed either.
He's probably coming out with his on line of supplements. Douchebag.
Sorry but drugs work just fine for my depression.
Exercise, a blood sugar stable diet, and normal sleep schedules work better than the happy pills in the long run. Glad to see him spreading the message.
Way to go, Jim!
I'm no scientologist, recently I have had overwhelming anxiety. I went to my naturopath who diagnosed low thyroid function. I think if I had gone to my regular doctor, most likely she would have put me on psych meds which would have not addressed the underlying physical issue creating the depression. Which would create a never ending cycle.
Bottom line, not everyone needs to be treated with traditional psychiatric medication. There is no reason they can't try alternative or complimentary treatments first then try a more mainstream approach if that doesn't work. Bravo to Jim for being an informed consumer and taking his health problems seriously.
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Sounds like a future Scientologist to me
Vitamin b12 and Omega 3 fatty acids have been proven to elevate a persons mood. I bet his book will mostly focus on B vitamins. This is nothing new and has already been published.
smells like Scientology spirit…
For mild forms of depression, absolutely! Low vitamin and supplement problems are often misdiagnosed as depression. Inadequate vitamin D and can lead to depressed like symptoms. Exercise is one of the best things for depression, along with eating right and getting adequate vitamins. For severe bipolar and other mental illnesses vitamin therapy is not often enough to cure a chemical imbalance in the brain.
I just saw Horton hears a who tonight,
Was cool,
Damn that kangeroo, however! She was such a bitch!
$CIENTOLOGY!!
I have 3 SeaOrg members in my family, and that sure sounds like he's referring to "The Purification Rundown" which they use to treat virtually every ill — with vitamins.
The Rundown is based on sweating and vitamins, especially Niacin.
Wiki gives the clearest explanation:
" … used by the Church of $cientology as an INTRODUCTORY service.
The program is CONDEMNED by the majority of the medical profession, but supported by a small minority.
The most controversial elements of the program are its heavy use of
VITAMIN B3 (NIACIN), which can cause LIVER DAMAGE.
Niacin, in doses large enough to cause SKIN IRRITATION or FLUSHING.
$cientologists believe this is caused by "reappearing" past SUNBURNS
or RADIATION leaving the body.
The Church of $cientology says that the rundown can IMPROVE PERSONALITY and INCREASE IQ by up to 15-30 points."
[emphasis mine]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purification_Rundown
NOTE:
The lower levels of $cientology are about communication and have NOTHINGg
to do with religion.
It's incredibly simple and logical. They're actually incredibly useful, and 99.9% of the population would benefit greatly.
BUT, this is how they suck you in. By degrees. Step-by-step.
Beware!
sorry jimmy me boy, yer life is so tuff pardon me while i cry,,, your rich rich as a kid you lived in a car!!!!! up on nugget ave,your life is so sad,,i,m crying again!! wish i lived close to you just to slap you back to reality,,boo whw boo who
I would rather take FDA approved medications with proper follow up than supplements that have no studies done on them in regards to long erm health issues.
if having millions and banging jenny don,t cure you,, time to visit god in person!!!
Not to be mean, but PLEASE Jim, get a hair cut!!!
THEY LOOK SO IN LOVE AND I WISH THEM THE BEST!
Um, I really hope that is a lame dig at Tom Cruise because if not, his girlfriend's son has autism so he should be more responsible in his public statements about mental illnesses.
I smell Scientology.
The guy is so funny, you don't expect him to have depression.
Can you say SCIENTOLOGIST???
I agree with those who are saying veiled Scientology. I'm getting that vibe from him too.
DUH! 5HTP & B12 work way better than Zoloft or any of that shiz AND you still LOVE sex:)
P.S. I have health insurance too so it really is a choice b/c the supplements cost more than the co-pay for the Rx.
jim…. cut your hair. you're no morrison, buddy.
His hair is longer than hers! He should get it cut! He looks like a woman!
Speaking from experience, if your in a deep depression and your suffering, you will take anything the doctor prescribes to get rid of those negative feelings. If you feel good enough to make a choice then your haven't reached bottom. Lucky you!
Just because he believes there are other ways to ease his depression doesn't make him an extremist scientologist. As a mental health professional I assure you there is a lot of credit to these types of therapies. I've seen cases where extreme cases of bipolar have "cured" by vitamin regiments. Plus they make your hair, nails, and skin look fabulous!