Jesse Jackson Jr. Is Being Treated for Depression at the Mayo Clinic
- Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:02am by
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Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., whose disappearance from Congress last month on medical leave prompted wide speculation, is being treated for depression at the Mayo Clinic, according to a statement from the hospital.
The Illinois Democrat, 47, is undergoing “extensive inpatient evaluation for depression and gastrointestinal issues,” the statement said. It did not say where Jackson had previously been staying, only that he “has arrived at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota,” according to the Associated Press.
Jackson has been on medical leave since June 10, though his office did not disclose that until several weeks later. He was initially said to be undergoing treatment for “exhaustion,” but his staff later announced his condition was “more serious” than previously thought — without saying specifically what was wrong. Rev. Jesse Jackson also declined to discuss his son’s situation, saying it would be “inappropriate” to do so, but denied a report that he attempted suicide.
Amid mounting pressure from fellow lawmakers to disclose his whereabouts, Jackson’s office finally said earlier this month he was undergoing treatment for a “mood disorder.”
The Mayo Clinic statement did not provide any additional details about Jackson’s condition, Reuters reported, including whether the “gastrointestinal issues” are related to the gastric bypass surgery he underwent in 2004 for weight loss.
“Further information will be released as Congressman Jackson’s evaluation proceeds,” the statement said, noting that he and his family were “grateful for the outpouring of support and prayers that have been received throughout his care.”
The timing of Jackson’s medical leave has raised additional questions, as he is currently under congressional investigation for allegedly offering to raise campaign cash for then-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich in exchange for being appointed to Barack Obama’s old Senate seat.
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Comments (151)
DEMOCRATS.ARE.EVIL
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:53amJunior got liquored up with the blues. Taxpayers got to pay to make him right.
Report Post »1592
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 9:13amThis Guy is only putting on a show. He should already be in Jail with His Daddy…………
Report Post »mwhaley
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 9:29amHe axe his mamma and she said, “Honey Jessie Sr. is not the baby daddy. I gots all liqured up ans I thinks the baby daddy might the germand shepherd next doe.”
Report Post »RANGER1965
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 10:20amAhhh! so this is the definition of a mood disorder.
Of course the delay is telling…ie: We WERE, treating for his drug addiction, now we’re treating him for the depression that results from not having drugs.
I guess that old Christian maxim is true. We get the leader’s we deserve.
Report Post »mils
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 11:11amhe needs to go home…have someone else take his place..and leave…
he has ailments from shovelin daddy’s bs rhetoric for so many years.
He should NOT be allowed to represent anyone in his present condition…
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 11:15am.
Report Post »““extensive inpatient evaluation for depression”.
Bull.
Cover story for ?? drug addiction?
What’s he have to be depressed about?
I thought being a “progressive” was nirvana.
The-Monk
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 1:22pm“….depression and gastrointestinal issues.”
Me thinks he got a jailhouse call from Blogo demanding money for his prison commissary account or else he will spill the beans on Jr’s involvement.
That would certainly cause depression and ulcers (gastrointestinal issues) and is well within the realm of Blogo’s ethics or lack of ethics.
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 1:26pmEdit;
“….for his prison commissary account and for his (Blogo’s) wife.”
Report Post »Prosecute_Constitutional_Treason_In_Washington
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 1:35pmThese people are not “clergy.” They are no different than MS13 or any other gang. READ THE TRUTH AT THE WEB SITE BELOW. You will puke.
http://www.jessejackson.org/allegedshakedowns.html
Report Post »ManThong
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 1:45pmThere is no legal treatment for having to look at his depressing face.
Report Post »chips1
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 3:33pmNow the entire staff at the Mayo Clinic will need tyreatment.
Report Post »Silversmith
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 4:41pmI think things are getting hot in the deals he struck to occupy his senate seat. I wonder why he is allowed to actually function as a senator when he is under investigation for the process of getting the seat. I would probably be feeling a little low if I were living with what he must be living with.
Silversmith
Report Post »Thomas
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 6:21pmHis hate and bigotry has done that too him.
Report Post »wayner4162
Posted on July 29, 2012 at 5:48pmthis is a joke, like his, who is he that he should get this attention, what has he really accomplished for this country, his state of residence or his local neighborhood, really, I doubt anything but little, same as his old man, a blackmailing, lying sneak and womanizing freak. put them both in prison they deserve worse, these kind of people in leadership roles will be the ruin of our country, oh wait! i almost forgot, obama already did that, we will need to repair what he has done with very strong willed standing together or we are most certainly doomed,come november vote, vote, vote……………… if we lose the election, nothing short of communism will reign in this nation. George Sorros should also go to jail.
Report Post »Patrick Henry II
Posted on July 29, 2012 at 9:10pmA lot of demons must be chasing him. The dude actually voted for a measure to kill children up to 3 months old as a form of being prochoice?
Report Post »sdeakins
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:52amConstipation?
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 9:04amSuper aids?
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 9:06amHey, this is no joking matter! It is VERY depressing when they take your coke away.
Report Post »right-wing-waco
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 10:16amI would say constipation of the brain, but … that would require a brain. BTW, this entire administration is depressing to me.
Report Post »tiredofspam
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 11:38amYep…he’s full of shiite.
Report Post »Apple Bite
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 11:11pmThey have lots of stuff for that, including, though not intended to be used, a swift kick to the rear end…
Report Post »bulletboy
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:51amPlaying his last VICTIM and RACE CARD before he gets thrown in jail….LOL
Report Post »SolitudeBliss
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 10:28amGood points.
Report Post »Prosecute_Constitutional_Treason_In_Washington
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 1:37pmIf You Can Stand Not To Puke…… Who the Jackson’s Are……..
http://www.jessejackson.org/allegedshakedowns.html
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:48amThe DTs can be very depressing.
Report Post »Prosecute_Constitutional_Treason_In_Washington
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 1:38pmHere‘s the puke on the Jackson’s. Read The Truth.
http://www.jessejackson.org/allegedshakedowns.html
Report Post »Justus39
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:48amJessie is preparing his defense and looking for a way to keep from going to jail!
Report Post »SCREW-WINDOWS
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 9:40amTo bad Obamacare wasn’t implemented yet he would be denied treatment for his lifestyle choices.
Report Post »Oysterhaven
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 10:34amDon’t forget Congress is exempt from Obamacare. Imagine if any of us tried to get treatment there. Nothing but the best for thee Gubment.
Report Post »TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:47am“Rev. Jesse Jackson also declined to discuss his son’s situation, saying it would be “inappropriate” to do so, but denied a report that he attempted suicide.”
Did Rearend Jackson REALLY say the word “inappropriate” or did he REALLY say… “inap-mumble-pro-mumble-priate-mumble.” Who was that kid on the old Fat Albert show? Mushmouth??
Hope Jr gets the care he needs…
Report Post »NealPatrick
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:43amThe high level of non-information around his disappearance from Congress says to me he has a drug problem.
Report Post »SLEAZYHIPPOs ILLEGITIMATE OFFSPRING
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:48am@ NEAL….That was my first thought as well. Definitely more to the situation than depression and GI issues.
Report Post »TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 9:33amAnd there was that little thing about Junior being tied to that Nigerian drug trafficker…
Report Post »Cesium
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:30pmDepression and GI issues go hand in hand. 95% of serotonin receptors are in the gut so if serotonin regulation is involved in depression it is typical for digestive disorders to follow. It is rather disturbing to see comments that trivialize the gravity of this disease just because of the person who has it. Had he been diagnosed with a disease for a different organ the response might be different.
Report Post »wakewiseone
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:42amhmmmmmm………….the apple doesnt fall far from the tree, does it??
Report Post »randy
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:42amI‘m surprised Obama hasn’t ordered a “Matt Drudge” on this guy yet.
Report Post »Imagine the dirt he has on Obama while being in his state of mind?
If he attempted suicide, how close was he to spilling the Obama beans?
I’m sure the White House is watching this very closely……
All we need is one weak link in the Obama criminal empire to break, for his
house of cards to come tumbling down…
SIG40ONDAHIP
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:39amhopefully after the election in November is over all the Dems will have to be treated for depression!
Report Post »fande3rls
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:33amDepession ,is that what they are calling it , having the shakes from comeing off drugs can be bad ,
Report Post »or is he trying to hide from criminal charges .
Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:46amI have extreme bi-polar and know the nightmare this can be on occasion; but combing through the description they gave, I would say at least one part is an ulceration of his stomach or intestines. The depression part, and its intensity, reminds me of one associate who suffered a nervous breakdown, according to their diagnosis (the family asked me to come as I am their chaplain), described as having the same symptoms.
I may not care for his politic, but as a fellow human who has faced such nightmares, if that is indeed what he is going through, then may God give him a healing and stability for the future.
Report Post »fande3rls
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 11:43amSnow , I am not even going to argue with you , i have read your posts , we are on the same side , i just don’t trust Any of the Jackson family about anything. if he is haveing a phycotic episode , he doesn’t need to be in congress.
Report Post »tommyg524
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:32amumm, there are 250M of us ready for the depression ward thanks to wallstreet, any news about them?
Report Post »eyestoseeearstohear
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:32amCHICKENS….
It’s Chickens…those darn CHICKENS, I tell ya…
THERE ARE COMING HOME TO ROOST! :)
Report Post »blazingaway
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:28amIf Jackson sees his son as his legacy, or feels any guilt for neglecting him over the years then this has to be killing him and will be devastating to him if his son is disgraced, shamed and or sent to jail. They should put him in the same cell as Blogojevich. They might make nice butt buddies, since they’re always trying to crawl up our ass for more money and control.
Report Post »Ron Staiger
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:25amYeah, gittin down off dat crack kin be a real downer, man! Know what I’m talkin bout?
Report Post »I’m witcha, Jesse- I’m witcha.
pma_guy
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:25amGod’s workin on his heart. Maybe he’ll come around to the Truth. Dr.’s prescription—-Restoring Love July 28, Dallas TX
Report Post »Cesium
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 12:35pmRidiculous! If he had type I diabetes would you say “god is working on his pancreas?” How would going to the rally fix that? Depression is deadly. Dysregulation of serotonin and dopamine affects not just the brain but the gut as well. Christians and even scientologists like tom cruise parade around like the brain is an organ exempt from pathologies that affect emotional state and all you have to do is be religious the right way.. That‘s like telling a diabetic that they don’t need to inject insulin, they just need to open their heart to Jesus.. makes me sick
Report Post »GBTVFan_Non_American_Overseas
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 3:24pmCesium,
I don’t know but, I‘ve seen before with my own eyes that Jesus’ power could even make of you an almost reasonable believer….go figure
Report Post »jorskippy
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:20amHe is probably depressed at the thought of going to jail for paying for his Senate seat. Blago is in jail.
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:19amHe’s a criminal just like his father and both should be locked up for life.
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:23amYea, and he’s establishing some sort of alibi…his doctor will be bound to not talk about anything revealed in “sessions.”
Report Post »chips1
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 3:56pmIn order to find out what his real problem is, they should waterboard him.
Report Post »AJAYW
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:18amHis make believe depression is account he‘s worried that he’s going to take a trip to the pen on his involvement in the Vonvoich case. His racist daddy might not be able to get holder to help him.
Report Post »KingCanon
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:16amNo surprise.
Report Post »He is hiding so much.
Hiding so much I tell ya!
bikerdogred1
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:14amDid anyone ask his father who he is going to blackmail into paying his hospital bill.
Report Post »AJAYW
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:25amDo we really need to ask- it is a given
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:10amPoor baby….He has been told it‘s whitey’s fault since he was born. Maybe he‘s finding out it’s his own damn fault.
Report Post »lgccac
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:10amIf my daddy were Jesse Jackson, I’d be depressed, too.
Report Post »RightThinking1
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:52pmDang it, LG, I was just about to post that.
Report Post »skippy6
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:08amComing to the land of 10,000 taxes won’t help your depression sir…..
Report Post »JACKTHETOAD
Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:07amI relish that.
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