Apr
23
Joe Pantoliano (Bound, The Matrix) talks about his mental illness and depression
Posted (Van Santos) in Depression on April-23-2009

I think anyone and everyone who cares about health care/health coverage you need to watch this video.



Best line regarding insurance: “I have heart disease in my family… you’re cover my heart but you won’t cover my brain..”

Second: “Metal illness does not have the luxury of anonymity”

Again, MUST WATCH. Inspirational.

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Comments:
Wandering Coyote on April 29th, 2009 at 8:47 pm #

That is a great video. Thanks for posting it.

Van Santos on April 29th, 2009 at 9:31 pm #

I found this to be very… moving? Motivational? I guess, what really did it for me was how frankly he commented on everything.

Wandering Coyote on April 29th, 2009 at 9:32 pm #

Yes, he was very honest, which is a rarity with celebrities.

But can you imagine the pressure of having to act in a movie and be denied insurance for depression? I’d be so stressed out about having a breakdown while at work I don’t think I would be able to work!

Van Santos on April 29th, 2009 at 9:41 pm #

I cannot imagine acting, let alone acting with depression. That is one hell of a talent.

One would think that is a huge stress hanging over his head.

I give him a lot of credit. A lot. I actually want to find a way to contact him/thank him.

Wandering Coyote on April 29th, 2009 at 9:42 pm #

Check IMDB – sometimes there is contact information.

Van Santos on April 29th, 2009 at 9:53 pm #

Good idea. Didn’t even think about that.

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