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Candace Cameron Bure has shed light on the isolating nature of depression.
On a recent episode of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, the 47-year-old Full House star shared, “[Depression] is such a lonely place and it’s very difficult to speak out about it, even to your most trusted people.”
Reflecting on her personal experience, Cameron Bure acknowledged the challenge of admitting to struggling with depression. “It’s hard to admit it, at least for me, I feel like because I should be strong enough to overcome that and then it just feels weak,” she explained. “It just feels so weak. And the perception of that… And I’ll also say that there are a lot of people who feel that it’s weak and will verbalize that. So then it’s just immediate shame that you’re like, ‘Oh, well if I struggle with this then I’m weak person.'”
She continued, highlighting the difficulty in seeking help. “Yet there’s so, so many times when I’m like, ‘I don’t want to feel this way.’ I can try with all of my might to get out of this and I can’t pull myself out of the pit. I can’t pull myself out by myself. But it’s hard to extend the arm and go, ‘Help me.'”
Following the podcast episode, Cameron Bure took to Instagram to share a clip of the conversation along with an encouraging message for others facing similar challenges.
“We’ve been going through feelings and emotions this season on the @candacecameronburepodcast. This week @jennieallen and I touched on how depression has impacted our lives, and how to overcome it,” she captioned the post. “If you struggle with sadness or depression, please know you are not alone! PSALM 34:17-18 says, ‘When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.'”
This isn’t the first time Cameron Bure has spoken out about the importance of mental health. In a previous interview with The Salvation Army Midland Division, she emphasized the connection between fitness and mental well-being.
“Another big part why fitness is important for me is it’s so beneficial to my mental health,” she stated. “I juggle, as we all do, a lot of plates. I not only juggle my family but also work in a lot of different capacities. It can get really difficult, the travel can get strenuous as well. I need to keep my mental health clear. Just sweating that out and all those endorphins really help me a lot.”
Cameron Bure emphasized the significant impact skipping a workout can have on her mental state, underscoring the importance of prioritizing her mental well-being. “That’s why I keep going,” she emphasized. “There are a lot of benefits I get. My mind is most important, and exercise definitely helps that.”
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