the hilarious world of depression

I spoke with John Moe about my mental illness for his podcast, The Hilarious World of Depression:


Wil Wheaton was a child star in Stand By Me, a regular on Star Trek: The Next Generation as a teenager, and has been trying to figure out his role in show business for a long time since then. He was dealing with the pressures of fame and the fickle tastes of Hollywood, all while dealing with a chemical imbalance in his brain that made him prone to anxiety and depression. Wil’s better now thanks to medication, but despite his long IMDb page and regular work on The Big Bang Theory, his hit YouTube show, and a thriving and varied career, he sees himself primarily as a failed actor.


It’s a good show, as they say. Go give it a listen.




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Published on September 25, 2017 10:05
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message 1: by Liliana (new)

Liliana Thank you for sharing!


message 2: by Joel (new)

Joel Bass Love that show! Looking forward to hearing you on it. And if it makes any difference, I think of you as a great success. :)


message 3: by [deleted user] (new)

Sounds really interesting. Thanks for the post.


message 4: by Tammy (new)

Tammy A friend sent the link for me to listen to. It was very good! I was one of those girls that had those pictures from Tiger Beat on my wall. Sorry you were so sad! You were really cute though!


message 5: by Joel (new)

Joel Bass Yes! I loved how open and honest you were. It really does help other people with similar asshole voices in their heads. Thanks for doing the show.


message 6: by Sarah (new)

Sarah Kauthen Thanks for sharing, I'll listen to it on my way to work.


message 7: by Carri (new)

Carri Thank you for sharing and as I like to say, "speaking out loud" on your depression and anxiety. This allows others to understand and we never know who we help by doing so. I also have "balanced" mine with medication and by speaking out loud if the conversation bears it. You are a success by actually seeking help! I've enjoyed your work and your Goodreads posts greatly! Thank you again, keep up the great work and SPEAK OUT LOUD!


message 8: by Sherry (new)

Sherry We love u Will!Thanks for helping all of us that deal with depression. I love all ur movies and Big Bang Theory. I also loved ur honesty
in ur first book. I need to check out ur podcast. Ive heard its great. Your hilarious! Keep it up! ;-)


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