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Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) has been released from Walter Reed Medical Center, in Washington, D.C. on Friday night. He is heading home to Pennsylvania where he will continue his recovery from major depressive disorder and will return to work on April 17th when the Senate returns from recess.
The senator checked into the mental health wing at Walter Reed in February for treatment of depression, a diagnosis not uncommon for people who had suffered from a cerebral vascular accident, also known as a stroke.
“I am so happy to be home,” Fetterman wrote in a post on his Senate Twitter account. “I’m excited to be the father and husband I want to be, and the senator Pennsylvania deserves. Pennsylvanians have always had my back, and I will always have theirs.” So like the nation that deserves a brain addled, hardly sentient president, Pennsylvania deserves a person who requires the assistance of a computer to understand speech, and whose mental health is tenuous due to a near-death stroke he suffered.
Hopefully, John Fetterman has fully recovered from his major depression, and is able to personally cope with the stressors he must be experiencing after his life threatening and debilitating stroke, but shouldn't he pack it in and retire gracefully? Is it Gisele, his wife, who is pushing him to remain in the Senate? [One could ask the same question about President Biden and Doctor Jill].
“I am extremely grateful to the incredible team at Walter Reed,” Fetterman added. “The care they provided changed my life. I will have more to say about this soon, but for now I want everyone to know that depression is treatable, and treatment works. This isn’t about politics — right now there are people who are suffering with depression in red counties and blue counties. If you need help, please get help.”
Good advice. Now all he should do to help himself is to remove the stress he must undergo as a US Senator.
According to a statement from Dr. David Williamson, chief of neuropsychiatry and medical director of Walter Reed, Fetterman was admitted on February 15 with severe symptoms of depression, including low energy and motivation, minimal speech, poor sleep, slowed thinking, slowed movement, and feelings of guilt and worthlessness. Fortunately, Fetterman did not show signs of suicidal ideation. But his symptoms had progressively worsened over a period of eight weeks; Fetterman stopped eating and drinking, causing low blood pressure and possibly hurting blood-flow to his brain. Weight loss or gain is a common diagnostic consideration with the diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder.
Doctors at the Neuropsychiatry Unit, along with Cardiolgy and Neurology specialists from Walter Reed, examined his medical records and performed additional tests. There were no signs of a new stroke, and his brain activity was stable, which is not the same as 'normal.'
According to a statement from Dr. David Williamson, chief of neuropsychiatry and medical director of Walter Reed, Fetterman was admitted on February 15 with severe symptoms of depression, including low energy and motivation, minimal speech, poor sleep, slowed thinking, slowed movement, and feelings of guilt and worthlessness. Fortunately, Fetterman did not show signs of suicidal ideation. But his symptoms had progressively worsened over a period of eight weeks; Fetterman stopped eating and drinking, causing low blood pressure and possibly hurting blood-flow to his brain. Weight loss or gain is a common diagnostic consideration with the diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder.
Doctors at the Neuropsychiatry Unit, along with Cardiolgy and Neurology specialists from Walter Reed, examined his medical records and performed additional tests. There were no signs of a new stroke, and his brain activity was stable, which is not the same as 'normal.'
Fetterman's heart was healthy with no clots. Fetterman’s low blood pressure was attributed to poor hydration and weight loss. The Cardiology team adjusted his medications while his depression was handled with medication therapy, which he will need to continue for the remainder of his life.
Fetterman’s mood steadily improved over the following weeks, the statement continued. He slept better, ate well and hydrated, and he seemed happier and more motivated, and his attitude and engagement with others also improved. The report concluded that his depression went into remission because of the treatment. Fetterman committed to long-term treatment for depression, the report said.
Fetterman’s mood steadily improved over the following weeks, the statement continued. He slept better, ate well and hydrated, and he seemed happier and more motivated, and his attitude and engagement with others also improved. The report concluded that his depression went into remission because of the treatment. Fetterman committed to long-term treatment for depression, the report said.
What the report left out, however, was whether they believe he was able to adequately conduct the business of a US Senator.
The doctors also evaluated his auditory processing abilities, which were hampered by the stroke he suffered in May. Fetterman was fitted for hearing aids, and worked with speech therapists. Fetterman’s depression may have been a barrier to engaging with his doctors, the report stated, but improvement in his condition may have improved his speech abilities. Williamson said that his speech would continue to improve with continued outpatient rehab.
A source close to the senator told the Compromised News Network (CNN) that he would likely be “as good or better than his best days post-stroke.”
The doctors also evaluated his auditory processing abilities, which were hampered by the stroke he suffered in May. Fetterman was fitted for hearing aids, and worked with speech therapists. Fetterman’s depression may have been a barrier to engaging with his doctors, the report stated, but improvement in his condition may have improved his speech abilities. Williamson said that his speech would continue to improve with continued outpatient rehab.
A source close to the senator told the Compromised News Network (CNN) that he would likely be “as good or better than his best days post-stroke.”
Time will tell; let's hope so, but Fetterman should think about stepping down from office and spending time recovering, relaxing and enjoying his life.
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