SNL’s Pete Davidson Opens Up About Cyberbullying and Mental Health in Very Candid Instagram Post
Comedian and SNL star Pete Davidson has had some public troubles lately, including a controversy over a joke about a Republican candidate for office, and his break-up with singer Ariana Grande, to whom he was engaged. The fallout in his life has been extreme, he says, and in an Instagram post Monday, he opened up about being cyber-bullied, and about feeling like committing suicide.
Davidson, 25, is straightforward in his message, discussing his battle with bipolar disorder, his own suicidal thoughts, and his hope that what he has to say can help others coping with tough situations in their own lives. He also criticizes the current cultural and media environment, including the tendency to be offended by things, a topic also discussed by Republican and Dan Crenshaw.
“I’m trying to understand how when something happens to a guy the whole entire world just trashes him without any facts of frame of reference,” wrote Davidson. “Especially in today’s climate where everyone loves to be offended and upset it truly is mind boggling.”
Crenshaw is the veteran injured by an IED that was the subject of the joke Davidson made several weeks ago that landed him in hot water. Davidson and Crenshaw did a pre-Veteran’s Day joint appearance to clear the air, which was well-received. Crenshaw has since appeared on a number of cable news segments discussing the tendency to overreact and be offended by things. A sentiment Davidson seems to share at least in part.
In his Instagram post (below), Davidson candidly references the vileness of online bullying, which anyone who uses the internet knows often resorts to wishes for death or suicide. He says he won’t give in to it.
“I just want you guys to know. No matter how hard the internet or anyone tries to make me kill myself. I won’t. I’m upset I even have to say this. To all those holding me down and seeing this for what it is – I see you and I love you,” he wrote.
Davidson’s Instagram message:
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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, you are not alone. There is help.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
Or visit www.bethe1to.com and learn how to help those in crisis.
[Featured image via screengrab]
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