You’ve probably seen Cody Melvin’s sexy photos, or sexy bathing suits, or sexy everything else he does. But have you seen his latest video where he talks about coping with depression?
“It’s taken me a lot of emotional strength to talk about some of these things,” he says, but adds that he’s gotten messages from other people going through hard times and wanted to be more honest.
“I show you the fun parts of my life… I like to share the fun parts with you,” he said. But that’s not all of his life. “I have a platform to speak to over a million people and I sort of feel like it’s my responsibility to share this message. You might’ve noticed over the past couple months I’ve been kinda quiet. I’ve had a really rough summer.”
Apparently some scammer posed as a photographer and stole a ton of stuff from him, which is awful. But messages from fans got him through the tough time.
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But later in the video he got real: “Since as long as I can remember, I have personally struggled with mental health issues.” That’s why he participated in the Obamacare campaign a few years ago to get people enrolled with health care. “I’ve struggled with anxiety, ADHD and depression,” he said. “I know I’m not alone.”
From there, he explained that the fancy happy photos that he tends to post aren’t a true portrait of his life.
“It’s very hard for me to say this but if I don’t then I might not be able to help someone else,” he said. “I have struggled with suicidal depression for a long time. It’s been really hard.”
Getting emotional, he moved into the familiar “It Gets Better” comforts, about how there’s help out there and you’re not alone and it’s not your fault.
So, good for Colby! Hopefully he’s feeling better after his rough summer and has some nice folks around him who keep his spirits up. And hopefully you have that too.
DDstar1me
Wow…that’s scary. I really hope he gets the help he needs. A lot of young guys of late struggling with mental issues. This is a serious issue and I hope his story lands on the ears of someone who really needs to know that they are not alone.
He needs to stop looking pretty for a minute and start taking care of himself before he falls prey to his demons.
IDoNotHaveToAgreeWithYou
He’s past due to get out of LA and go back home to the south and get himself together. I can’t imagine any part of living in LA being good for someone with his issues.
Stache
Girl I hear you. I get suicidaly depressed too. I wonder though. If i had more $ and a better career would that fix it. Chicken or egg kind of argument.
IanHunter
Stay Strong. This world can be depressing without looking for yourself and what truly makes you happy.
anglcan
Thanks for that encouraging message. You’re a very brave man, and I think this will help a lot of people.
sfcarlos65
Do what you need to do to take care of yourself. Be well, Colby.
Xzamilio
@Stache: Would it? Or is there an underlying issue that needs to be addressed? I mean, he clearly has money and better career, but he battles depression.
Hussain-TheCanadian
@Stache: Is there anything you can do about a career change at this point Stache?
Xzamilio is right; Could it be something else that is causing the depression?
I’m suffering from depression also, it began when my mom passed away; so im able to pin point why im depressed – Is there an origin of the depression that you can pin point?
underboy
@IDoNotHaveToAgreeWithYou: to blame suicidal thoughts or depression on a city is absolutely absurd and ignorant.
DCguy
He picked a rough career if he is prone to depression. Modeling, DJ hosting etc… is a lot o f rejection and constant insecurity about your body etc…
In fact, in a recent poll modeling was overall rated one of the the least happy profession.
Thad
It’s time for men to talk about mental health.
I’m repeating the message from the website I believe is leading the way on this:
bringchange2mind.org
Thanks, Colby, for being open about this. You’re not alone.