This isn’t the first time the comedian has acknowledged his battle with depression.
In 2007, he spoke about his darker days, but also emphasized the work he had done to break free.
“I learned how to believe in myself. Learned how to set goals, you know, self help books man. I just read every single one I can get a hold of and I still do. I read that stuff all the time still,” he said. “I am always coming out bigger, better, stronger and happier.”
During his recent interview, Carey shared with Wallace the valuable lessons he learned which help him in the battle against depression.
“Like, don’t take things personally. I took everything personally, if somebody wrote a bad review, I’d be like, what the hell? Coming after my money? You know, so yeah, that’s — all that’s gone.”
If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
Father’s Middle Son Doesn’t Look Enough Like Him So He Conducts a DNA Test on the Boy
Gerald’s doubts about his middle child’s appearance prompted him to request a paternity test, unaware that this decision would unravel his 12-year marriage.
One day, while looking at a school photo of his seven-year-old son, Aidan, Gerald felt a familiar knot of anxiety. Aidan looked strikingly different from his brothers, igniting doubts that had been simmering for years. Despite having what many considered the American dream—three beautiful boys and a loving wife, Julia—he couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off.
His first son, Liam, had been the spitting image of him. But when Aidan was born, everything changed. With blonde hair and different facial features, Aidan didn’t resemble Gerald in the slightest. Julia had reassured him that babies change, but the feeling never left.
As their third son, Owen, arrived, the doubts solidified. Owen looked just like Liam, intensifying Gerald’s focus on Aidan’s differences. When a nightmare about Julia and another man shook him awake, he decided it was time to confront his fears.
That evening, after putting the boys to bed, Gerald nervously brought up the idea of a paternity test. Julia’s reaction was explosive; she felt betrayed and accused him of not trusting her after twelve years of marriage. Despite her anger, Gerald insisted that a test would ease his doubts.
After a tense period of silence, Gerald conducted the test, explaining it to Aidan as a fun family project. When the results came back confirming Aidan was indeed his son, relief quickly turned to shame.
Showing Julia the results only deepened the rift between them. She felt shattered by his lack of trust and began contemplating divorce. Gerald pleaded for a chance to fix things, but Julia emphasized that the real issue wasn’t the test—it was the breach of trust.
They started couples therapy, but the damage lingered. Julia expressed that she wasn’t sure she could ever fully forgive him. As they navigated this painful chapter, Gerald realized that some questions are best left unasked. The test had brought clarity about paternity but had irrevocably damaged the foundation of their marriage. Now, they faced the long road of healing, questioning if their love could survive such deep wounds.
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