Christina Applegate has recently addressed comments she made on her and Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s podcast, MeSsy, where she expressed feelings of not enjoying life. The 52-year-old actress emphasized that it’s perfectly fine to not be okay, especially when dealing with mental health issues.
During the June 4 episode, Applegate shared that she was experiencing depression and felt trapped in darkness, which led to her not enjoying life or activities she once loved. This revelation prompted an outpouring of support from people across various walks of life.
Applegate clarified that her statements were reflective of her feelings at that moment. She stressed the importance of not holding in such emotions, as doing so can give them more power and potentially lead to physical ailments.
“I was talking about some dark stuff that I was thinking and feeling,” Applegate said. “When we hold things in, we give them power. There’s so much shame people feel when dealing with mental health issues, and holding those feelings in can cause immense harm.”
Applegate, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in August 2021, noted that the headlines about her feelings only highlighted the difficulty people face in expressing their true emotions.
“By making such a big deal about it, you’re making others think they can’t talk about this,” she said. “And that is not okay with me. It’s important to be able to say these things. And, no, I’m not on suicide watch. I am not, nor have I ever been.”
She added, “I dare anyone to be diagnosed with MS or any chronic illness that changes who you were and say, ‘This is great.’ You have moments of feeling tired and not wanting to continue, but you do it. By having friends and a supportive community, expressing these thoughts releases the pressure.”
Sigler, who also battles MS, praised Applegate for sharing her fleeting thoughts and underscored that it’s okay to not be okay. Sigler shared her own experiences, mentioning moments where she prayed not to wake up.
“What I hear from that is, ‘I pray to not wake up like this,'” Applegate responded. “Of course, you want to be there for your children, family, and loved ones. It’s okay to say, ‘I don’t want to wake up like this.’ This does not serve me. And I want to wake up like how I used to.”
