Pete Davidson has checked into a wellness facility, reports say. He went into the rehab center seeking mental health treatment after a prolonged battle with substance use.
This isn’t the first time he will be seeking help for mental health challenges. According to the actor and musician, his mental health is always a top priority. This news has made fans concerned about the comedian’s health, and many wonder if he’s okay. Here’s all we know.
Pete Davidson in Rehab
After more than 200 stand-up live comedy shows across the country, it’s no surprise why the mental health of the ex-SNL star could have taken a hit. Pete Davidson has been working like a machine of late.
In the middle of this hectic schedule, he also released his second Netflix comedy special, Turbo Fonzarelli – where he opened up about little-known aspects of his life.
Davidson Also Checked Into Rehab in 2023
Pete Davidson also went to rehab last year for post-traumatic stress disorder treatment. He notified fans of that during a September 2023 comedy show he featured alongside Jon Stewart and John Mulvaney. The show was held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino’s Ettes Arena.
“I am fresh out of rehab, everyone,” he announced to the crowd. “I got that post-rehab glow. Seventh time’s the charm,” he remarked jokingly.
Pete Davidson Takes His Mental Health Seriously
Someone close to the Bodies Bodies Bodies star has spoken to the press about how his mental health has “always been a priority.”
“Pete will often check himself into rehab to work on these issues,” the source disclosed last year. “His friends and family have been supportive during this time,” the source added. Pete Davidson has also been pretty open about his mental health struggles.
ALSO READ: Ingrid Andress Addresses Viral National Anthem Performance, Reveals She’s Going to Rehab
He Had Previously Treated Borderline Personality Disorder
Back in 2017, Pete Davidson disclosed to the public that doctors had diagnosed him with borderline personality disorder (BPD). He made the confession during an appearance he made on the WTF With Marc Maron podcast.
He also addressed the issue on another show, where he enlightened people about the condition and encouraged anyone dealing with it to see a doctor and eat healthy.
Pete Davidson Blames His Mental Health Challenges on the Loss of His Dad
Pete Davidson’s dad was a firefighter who died during the 9/11 attacks. The comedian was just 7 years old when the unfortunate incident occurred.
“My big thing is trust,” he added. “One day he was here, and the next day he was gone.” He also disclosed that he was taking medication and undergoing a treatment procedure called dialectical behavioral therapy.
Pete Davidson Recounts Events Around His Father’s Loss
In an appearance on Jon Bernthal’s Real Ones podcast in March 2023, the actor stated that he developed a “fear of abandonment” after his father’s demise.
“My dad told me he was going to pick me up from school on 9/11. I got picked up by my mom; she didn’t tell me what was going on for, like, three days,” he recalled.
He Found Out About His Father’s Death on TV
Pete was still unsure of what was going on when his mom announced that he was grounded and couldn’t watch TV.
“I was like: ‘What? Like, I didn’t do anything,’” he recalled. “Then one night, I turned on the TV, and I just saw my dad on TV, and they’re like: ‘These are all the firemen that are dead.’”
ALSO READ: Ariana Grande Officially Divorces Dalton Gomez
Pete Davidson Endured Bullying After His Confession
Following his diagnosis confession and his split with popular singer Ariana Grande, Pete Davidson took some months break from social media. Afterward, he came back online to complain about the bullying he had faced.
“I’ve been getting online bullied and in public by people for 9 months,” he said. He also added that the bullying hasn’t helped his condition. However, he vowed to not let them get to him.
Medical Experts Aplauded Him for His Openness
A number of health professionals commended him for speaking up about his mental health challenges. According to Sophie Lazarus, a psychiatrist at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, his openness will remove the stigma associated with the condition.
“Someone who thinks they are untreatable or overly emotional or damaged might see this and look up what the symptoms (are) and seek treatment,” she added.
What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline personality disorder is a mental health condition. Affected persons experience a wide range of symptoms, such as unstable relationships, inability to control their emotions, and extreme mood swings. Many people with this condition aren’t aware that they have it.
More worrisome is the fact that people with BPD are likely to engage in self-destructive behavior like reckless driving. They are also more likely to commit suicide.
Pete Davidson Began to Notice the Signs in 2016
“I started having these mental breakdowns where I would, like, freak out and then not remember what happened after,” the actor said. He also stated that he was “depressed all the time.”
Initially, he thought that it was the weed he smoked that triggered the strange behaviors. So, he stopped smoking and went to rehab. However, he later resumed smoking, and his mental health condition worsened afterward.
You Might Also Like:
“Sweet Valley High” Creator Francine Pascal Dies at 92
Olympic Officials Postpone Men’s Triathlon Due to Seine Pollution
Tesla Recalls Over 1.8 Million Vehicles Over Hood Latch Issue
