Drew Carey, comedian and host of The Price is Right, has brought smiles and laughter to the faces of millions over the years. However, behind the scenes, his journey has not been all smiles and laughter. His journey to success has been marked by personal struggles.
Drew Carey has openly shared his battle with depression, a condition that nearly claimed his life during his late teens and early twenties. In various interviews, he has opened up on his two suicide attempts. Despite the darkness and struggles, Drew Carey found healing through self-help and determination.
Drew Carey gets real about his suicide attempts
Carey shared that his mental health struggles began in his youth and worsened during his late teens and early twenties. In a recent conversation with Access Hollywood’s Nancy O’Dell, Carey shed more light on his experiences. He explained how the pressures of living in Hollywood and societal stigma about mental health made it difficult to seek help. “You feel it, you hold it in, and you don’t let it go,” he said.
The actor had also previously spoken on Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?, on the show Carey revealed that he attempted suicide twice during this period, describing them as “calls for help.” He admitted feeling overwhelmed by isolation and resentment as if life was passing him by while everyone else seemed to be enjoying it.
Drew Carey transformed his mental health by focusing on self-improvement
Despite these challenges, Drew Carey began to rebuild his life by focusing on self-improvement. He credited self-help books with teaching him to believe in himself and set meaningful goals. “I read every single one I could get a hold of,” Carey shared, adding that this habit remains a cornerstone of his personal growth.
Carey’s strength not only transformed his mental health but also helped his career. After achieving fame with The Drew Carey Show and Whose Line Is It Anyway? He became the host of The Price Is Right in 2007, where he succeeded Bob Barker.