Overview
- The Jersey Shore star said Tuesday on Instagram that he lives with depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety.
- He wrote that he takes prescribed medication and attends weekly therapy to manage symptoms, which he said require ongoing care rather than a cure.
- Addressing last month’s SiriusXM clip, he said the on-air drowsiness during a press tour for the show’s final season reflected medication side effects compounded by recent emotional events.
- He said he will put his mental health first going forward and thanked fans who shared their own stories.
- Co-star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino said he reached out to offer support after the video raised concern.