1000-Lb. Sisters’ Tammy Slaton Details Having a “Mental Breakdown”

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Tammy Slaton is working on her mental health.

The star of 1000-Lb. Sisters recently explained the reasons behind her unpredictable moods, which created tension with her siblings Chris, Misty, and Amy, and her fiancée Andrea. Andrea had previously voiced worries about her behavior.

Tammy shared on the February 24th episode of 1000-Lb Sisters that she’s been going to therapy and recently had a check-up with her doctor. They ran some blood tests and realized her medication dosage was too high, as it was originally prescribed for her when she weighed more.

It really threw me into a cycle of high and low moods and started to cause a mental health crisis. As a result, the doctors stopped five medications I no longer needed and reduced the dosages of the others.

Tammy updated her brother, Chris, and sister, Misty, on how her treatment was going after talking with them.

“I’m still trying to get used to my medication,” she shared. “So, I still don’t feel like myself.”

Chris was surprised when the doctors changed Tammy’s medication, but he told her he’d still be there for her.

Chris told Tammy to keep taking care of herself, explaining that her well-being would also improve things for everyone around her.

I realized I needed to get some support and really work on staying positive, but even with adjustments to my medication, it was still a struggle to shake off that low feeling. It just wasn’t lifting, and I knew I had to keep pushing forward despite it.

She explained that she’s been incredibly stressed and overwhelmed lately, experiencing a wide range of emotions. When she got angry, she would sometimes lose control and say things she didn’t mean, feeling like it wasn’t truly her speaking. She struggled to describe the feeling, but it felt like a disconnect between her actions and herself.

Honestly, fixing things with Amy is still something I’m watching closely. Tammy’s said it’s been a slow process, especially with her sister’s wedding to Brian Lovvorn coming up. It’s good to see her trying, but it’s definitely not completely healed yet.

Tammy explained to Chris and Misty that she didn’t want to apologize to Amy again. She was okay with whatever Amy decided – whether she responded or not. Tammy felt like Andrea was the real reason for the invitation, and she didn’t want to put herself in a situation where she wasn’t welcome.

Tammy brightens up while shopping with Andrea for a traditional wedding gift for Amy – something blue. Andrea, who has been engaged to Tammy since June, observes this positive shift in her mood.

Tammy shared that she’s been in therapy to manage her mood swings. She recently went to Amy’s wedding to show her support and because she loves and is proud of her.

Andrea has noticed a clear change in Tammy’s emotions and understands how difficult it is for Tammy to talk about what she’s been through.

Andrea mentioned that she believes Tammy feels pressured to recover quickly. It seems like they’re making steps forward, but Tammy sometimes undoes that progress.

For more stars who have been candid about their mental health, keep reading…

Rapper Radric Davis, known professionally as Gucci Mane, shared in his 2025 book, Episodes: The Diary of a Recovering Mad Man, that he was diagnosed with both schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. He explained that these diagnoses led to a mental health crisis in 2020.

Honestly, after going through a tough time, it really hit me that I needed to take full responsibility for my well-being. I made a firm decision – no more health scares! I’m committed to prioritizing my mental health, which means I’m actively seeking therapy and I’m open to medication if that’s what it takes. It’s about taking control and making sure I stay healthy, both mentally and physically.

Gucci Mane shared that he hoped being open about his struggles would help others. He also said that his children, Ice Davis and Iceland Davis, along with his wife Keyshia Ka’Oir, motivated him to get help when he was going through a difficult time.

He explained that his wife was pregnant with their son, and he worried about the impact raising a family would have on his mental health. He feared a potential mental health crisis he might not be able to recover from, so he proactively began therapy and sought support.

The former star of Gossip Girl shared his experience struggling with “body dysmorphia” as a young actor.

In an April 2025 interview with The Guardian, Penn shared that they deeply disliked their body and wished they had a different one.

He explained that after his parents’ divorce, he gained weight and then entered a phase where he actively sought to improve his appearance. He felt that in a world focused on conventional beauty, looking good could lead to greater success and make him feel more valuable, and he both chose to pursue this and felt pressured to do so after a period of depression and withdrawal.

Despite the mental struggles, though, Penn credited his ability to persist to his spirituality.

He said that overcoming his disappointment and personal struggles enabled him to return to things with a renewed perspective and a sense of personal growth.

The Scrubs alum has been vocal about her past difficult relationship with food.

I was really struck by something I heard on the The Funny Thing Is podcast. This woman described her struggles, and she put it so powerfully – she said, ‘Some call it an eating disorder, but it’s just my life.’ It really resonated with me because she explained how food became her coping mechanism, something she turned to in a way that felt… extreme. She admitted she did things with food that, looking back, she described as ‘crazy,’ but it was clearly how she dealt with everything.

She added, “I would over-exercise, and there was a sprinkle of bulimia in there.”

Despite admitting she finds it hard to stick to a diet, she’s also been open about the positive steps she’s making towards a healthier lifestyle.

In 2017, she told Bon Appétit that at age 23, she completely changed her lifestyle by eliminating sugar and alcohol, and taking up yoga, breathing exercises, and stretching. She described this combination as being more effective than the medication Ritalin.

She shared that she’s an actress who struggles with both her relationship with food and how she sees her body, which she described as very real challenges. She’s working on improving her mental and physical health by focusing on nourishing her body with healthy foods.

The Full House alum reflected on her mental health journey and navigating her battle with depression.

She admitted on her podcast, Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, that it’s incredibly hard to talk about, even with those closest to you. She explained that she personally feels she should be able to handle it, and admitting she struggles feels like a weakness.

The Grammy-winning artist frequently talks about safeguarding her well-being, like blocking negativity online, and often offers guidance to others who are struggling.

When asked what advice she’d give someone struggling with their mental health, she told Vogue that patience is key. She emphasized being kind to yourself, resisting impulsive decisions, and allowing time to heal. She believes that difficult feelings will eventually lessen with time.

It’s been a tough time with everyone trying to stay safe during the pandemic, and honestly, seeing Katy Perry open up about the stress it all causes really resonated with me. It’s good to remember we’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed, even while we’re all doing our best to cope.

She tweeted that it’s often hard to decide whether dealing with the virus or the resulting feelings of sadness is more difficult. Katy explained that she often finds peace in her car, saying it’s become her safe place since there aren’t many other options for getting away from things.

The model partnered with designer Kenneth Cole to support The Mental Health Coalition and discussed her personal struggles with anxiety on Good Morning America.

After her panic attacks started happening again, she was finally able to understand what was going on.

Kendall shared that she experiences a lot of ups and downs, with some days being great and others filled with anxiety. This is why she was drawn to get involved in this particular cause. Her main goal is to help people feel less isolated and understood.

The actor known for playing Black Adam has publicly discussed his struggles with depression and the challenges men often face when trying to talk about their mental well-being.

Everyone experiences difficult times and feelings of sadness – it doesn’t matter who you are. It took me a while to understand this, but the most important thing is to talk about what you’re going through. Men, in particular, often keep their emotions bottled up, but remember you’re not alone.

Prince Harry helped reduce the shame around getting mental health support when he discussed his own experiences with therapy in an interview with the Telegraph. He explained that talking about his struggles made him realize many other people go through similar things, saying, “Once you start talking about it, you realize you’re not alone.”

The actress from Empire is a strong advocate for seeking professional help, having publicly discussed her own battles with depression. She’s shared that she relies on therapy to cope, stating, “I have a therapist that I speak to. That’s the only way I can get through it.”

Taraji P. Henson founded The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation to fight the stigma surrounding mental health within the Black community and to expand access to Black mental health professionals.

The Grammy-winning artist revealed she began MDMA and psilocybin therapy – a treatment for PTSD – after struggling with an eating disorder and performance anxiety.

She told Rolling Stone in May 2025 that she experienced touring without any nervousness for the first time. She described a strange, shared physical sensation with the audience—almost like a change in air pressure—that made her realize how much she thrives on a strong, emotional connection with people through her music. She explained that this deep, physical response from the audience is something she loves and needs to feel connected to her work.

She explained that prioritizing her mental health and stopping birth control helped her develop a broader understanding of her gender identity.

She explained that she decided to stop taking birth control, feeling like it had disconnected her from traditional expectations of womanhood. It might sound unusual, but she felt liberated from those expectations, like it opened up new possibilities for her.

In 2017, the actress from Riverdale shared on Instagram that she battled with serious anxiety and depression in middle school, and that support from her family and a therapist was life-saving. She emphasized the importance of reaching out for help, saying it’s the first step, and that everyone has immense value.

The singer behind “What He Didn’t Do” has opened up about her experiences living with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) over the past several years.

Carly shared on the August 2025 episode of Bunnie Xo’s Dumb Blonde podcast that her anxiety began during her divorce, which happened during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, she also revealed she’s struggled with severe OCD since childhood.

Over the past decade, I became used to keeping things to myself and handling problems on my own. Eventually, a couple of years ago, I realized I needed to go back to therapy and start understanding what was going on. I discovered that I’ve actually been dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder since I was a child, not just since 2020.

The actress known for Frozen has openly shared her mental health coping strategies for years, both in public speaking events and on social media platforms like Instagram.

She encourages people to discover what works best for them, and, as she shared with Health magazine, this can involve things like medication, balancing negative thoughts with ten positives, and regular exercise.

The cookbook author is a mother of four and has bravely shared her experiences with postpartum depression, a common but often unspoken struggle for new mothers.

She explained in a 2017 letter to Glamour that it became simpler to talk about her experience each time. Her hope was to show others that this could happen to anyone, and to help those going through it feel less ashamed and isolated.

While publicizing her book, Mirror, Mirror, the model shared with The Edit magazine that she struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts as a teenager, describing a feeling of “something dark” within her during that period.

Cara explained that she used to depend on love and other people for her happiness, but she’s now learned to find joy on her own. ‘It took me a long time,’ she said, ‘but now I’m able to be happy by myself.’

Ariana Grande encouraged fans to prioritize their mental health after responding to a joke on Twitter about her own therapy. She shared that therapy has been life-saving for her on multiple occasions.

She encouraged me not to be afraid to ask for help. You don’t have to live with constant pain, and it is possible to heal from trauma. She admitted she had a long journey ahead, but said simply recognizing that healing is possible is a good first step.

The singer has been honest about her struggles with addiction, her recovery, and her mental health, and she often explores these experiences in her songs.

She often encourages her followers to prioritize their mental wellbeing, emphasizing that it’s a continuous journey with inevitable setbacks. She previously shared on Instagram, “Remember, if you’re struggling, life has its highs and lows, but it’s important to keep going.”

The actress has bravely tackled mental health both on screen, like with her role as Rue in the show Euphoria, and in her personal life.

Zendaya has spoken about experiencing anxiety after a 2013 appearance on Ellen, when her microphone malfunctioned. She shared this on an app she used to have. Over time, she’s found ways to cope with these feelings, explaining that it’s sometimes necessary to take a break to reduce stress.

In a recent interview with WSJ Magazine, the singer openly shared her experiences with mental health, explaining that she experienced extreme emotional swings – periods of great energy followed by weeks of debilitating lows.

She revealed she’s been dealing with mental health challenges, but finding the right medication has made a huge difference in her life.

As someone who’s always believed in living a full and authentic life, I’ve been so inspired by this Grammy-winning artist. She’s really made it a priority to share positivity and openly discuss mental health – and she’s been incredibly brave in sharing her own journey, which I think is so important.

She shared that she’d kept her struggles with mental health private for a long time, both when in the public eye and when not. Speaking at the 2018 Global Changemakers Award, she explained, ‘I truly believe that keeping things secret makes you stay sick.’

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2026-02-25 17:50