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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

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Posted: Mar 17, 2008 at 10:10 am / Email this »

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ceci says – reply to this

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he's depressed?
Jenna says – reply to this

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Aww , poor dude.
bluebeck says – reply to this

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FIRST
Jenna` says – reply to this

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Poor dude ,
get better ! . : )
anna says – reply to this

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he's got bipolar. did you see that interview with ruby wax? shit
Louise says – reply to this

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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.
Sisaly says – reply to this

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Isn't that called Scientology?
you says – reply to this

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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.
hop on top says – reply to this

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Re: ceci – All any guy needs to cure depression is a Playboy centerfold like Jenny McCarthy to wake up to every morning.
alexis says – reply to this

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agreed.
Sara says – reply to this

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kiara fiegi is a fucking bitch ass!
jeff says – reply to this

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It obviously doesn't have anything to do with getting a sensible haircut
x says – reply to this

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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!
HORTON HEARS A WHO!!!! says – reply to this

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Yankee says – reply to this

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SCIENTOLOGIST IN TRAINING????
kat says – reply to this

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regardless, i love her hair
just sayin' says – reply to this

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Cure for depression : Blonde snatch who is not your wife but who puts out 24/7.
phil says – reply to this

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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.
Christine says – reply to this

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Uh oh, I think I see Tom Cruise lurking in the bushes!
Voax says – reply to this

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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.
XENU says – reply to this

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HAHAHAHAHA!!! MY EVIL PLAN IS WORKING… *RUBS HANDS TOGETHER IN EVIL MENACING WAY*
Voax says – reply to this

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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.
Doc says – reply to this

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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.
girl in Florida says – reply to this

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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.
lee lee says – reply to this

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I'm sick of celebrities being depressed—- they're nothing but a bunch of cry babies
Senor Foxxxy says – reply to this

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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.
nicole says – reply to this

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DON'T BE A SCIENTOLOGIST PLEASE!!!!!!!!
IsO says – reply to this

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This one’s for the Obama Supporters
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L says – reply to this

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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.
Desiree says – reply to this

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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.
ND. says – reply to this

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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.
Dr. Phil says – reply to this

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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.
jackie says – reply to this

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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?
jeff says – reply to this

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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.
Lynne says – reply to this

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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.
Tom Cruise says – reply to this

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Scientology has a cure for gayness. Only gays hate Scientology.
Ales says – reply to this

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He officially becomes a scientology alien.
anna says – reply to this

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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!
Lynne says – reply to this

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Here's a way to end mental illness- SHUT DOWN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY.
daniel says – reply to this

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If Jenny isn't enough to get him out of depression he NEEDS chems!
hipmama says – reply to this

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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!!!
WHATEVER says – reply to this

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I love them together. I hope she pops out some funny babies soon.
WHATEVER says – reply to this

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Re: Sara – Who??
ss794 says – reply to this

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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.
Inndawoods says – reply to this

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I am going in da woods and eating ma whole backyard
reality says – reply to this

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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.
kim says – reply to this

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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.
reality says – reply to this

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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.
zeb says – reply to this

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nobody is looking for a book about depression from Jim Carrey. More Ace Ventura.
Q says – reply to this

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Has anyone considered that maybe he is JOKING?
Exyank says – reply to this

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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!
Meli says – reply to this

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Please hurry up…I want to buy it
bill says – reply to this

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Sounds like sceintlology
Jim, Don't Pull A TomCruise on Us says – reply to this

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Jim….ALERT!!!…Do not take the Tom Cruise route. It's a career killer.
dee says – reply to this

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Scientology, anyone?
Watch out Jim…read Tom Cruise Unauthorized Biography…save yourself before its too late…just look at kooky Tom!
Carl says – reply to this

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Yeah, Jim, and having millions in the bank and sticking your cock in Jenny McCarthy helps a lot with depression, too.
The Cold Hard Truth says – reply to this

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Great……another 9th grade drop-out here to heal the masses! No thanks, Jim Carey……I'll take my chances with Eli Lilly & Co!
The Cold Hard Truth says – reply to this

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Re: Lynne – Ha, ha, ha…….right on, my non-Scientologist sister!
PJs Mommy says – reply to this

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Re: HORTON HEARS A WHO!!!! – you are the load your momma should have SWALLOWED!!!!!!!!!!!!
J says – reply to this

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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…..
Joel says – reply to this

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He should get an haircut, then he wouldn't be so depressed!!
Xenu says – reply to this

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Thats what scientology is all about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Julianne says – reply to this

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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.
lee lee needs education says – reply to this

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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.
Ezra Sitt says – reply to this

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I thought his method fr battling depresion was banging a super hot playboy playmate and having millions of dollars?
LeonA'$ Gho$T, yep, back and BETTER THAN EVER bitches!!! says – reply to this

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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!!!
JOHN STALL THE WONDERPOPE says – reply to this

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Xenu's gonna give her TWO gold stars–one on each aureola.
smorf says – reply to this

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I hope the suppliments don't cause you to have long scraggly hair
Waste of a book says – reply to this

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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!
JOJO says – reply to this

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THAT IS CALLED SCIENTOLOGY….watch out! they r trying to CONQUER THE WORLD….
duh mass says – reply to this

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WTF? Cruise get to him???
kelsey says – reply to this

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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.
d says – reply to this

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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..
Amy says – reply to this

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if I were dating/married to Jenny McArthy, I wouldnt be depressed either.
Arnold Schwarenegger says – reply to this

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He's probably coming out with his on line of supplements. Douchebag.
Kendra says – reply to this

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Sorry but drugs work just fine for my depression.
Marco Pervo says – reply to this

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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!
mmmmhmmm says – reply to this

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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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Daren says – reply to this

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Sounds like a future Scientologist to me
jen says – reply to this

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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.
divajulia says – reply to this

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smells like Scientology spirit…
Tabitha Smith says – reply to this

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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.
His new movie is nice says – reply to this

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I just saw Horton hears a who tonight,
Was cool,
Damn that kangeroo, however! She was such a bitch!
BeenThere says – reply to this

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$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!
strange but true tales says – reply to this

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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
friend says – reply to this

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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.
little boy blue says – reply to this

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if having millions and banging jenny don,t cure you,, time to visit god in person!!!
Jessica says – reply to this

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Not to be mean, but PLEASE Jim, get a hair cut!!!
THEY LOOK SO IN LOVE! says – reply to this

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THEY LOOK SO IN LOVE AND I WISH THEM THE BEST!
Pretty_Princess says – reply to this

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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.
umsure says – reply to this

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I smell Scientology.
Londoner says – reply to this

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The guy is so funny, you don't expect him to have depression.
Porkchop says – reply to this

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Can you say SCIENTOLOGIST???
Umm, yeah... says – reply to this

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I agree with those who are saying veiled Scientology. I'm getting that vibe from him too.
JAcqulyn says – reply to this

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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.
dannae says – reply to this

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jim…. cut your hair. you're no morrison, buddy.
karen says – reply to this

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His hair is longer than hers! He should get it cut! He looks like a woman!
The Facts says – reply to this

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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!
Jules says – reply to this

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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!

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