Valerie Bertinelli Tears Up While Discussing Grief, Mental Health 

Yes she does Her and Eddie were the cutest couple EVER!!! I always said they both smile with their eyes.May he rest in peace and I pray for strength and comfort during this time for her and Wolfie.❤🙏🇺🇲

She's such a beautiful n such a sweet person n I love her she's real never been fake she's like girl next door n come over to ur house n can eat ice cream with n pour out ur soul I just love her

Blessing to her in all she does always.

Valerie is one of the lucky ones with a cuteness that remains well into their later years.

Hi !! Tami I Agree she does.

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She is a sweet woman those gals aren't pulling any punches ❤😢😢❤

Who is kicking her perfectly good current husband to the curb because he isn’t Eddie Van Halen.

Get a hold of yourself .

Eh, you shouldn’t be using your children as your counselors. My mom did this to me and I’m still haunted by her negativity and have it in my own life now. Be smart. Parent Responsibly.

@@bleuskye8124 You sound like a treat to be around. LOL, who doesn't need to 'get a hold of' themselves now and again? However, making a comment about how endearing I found Valerie is not one of those moments.

@@BrooklynBaby-1 Eh, I never said I got help FROM my kids, only that I explain that sometimes we need to talk and get help for how we are feeling. And I'm sincerely sorry you don't think your mom did a good job. Perhaps you should talk to a professional so you can move on in a healthy way; being extremely judgmental of others is a sign you haven't.

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I don't think she realizes how beloved she truly is...

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My husband has been gone almost 3 yrs and I miss him so much I have a wall so hi no one can get to me I'm so lonleyi haven't seen my kids in 10 yrs I love you girl

Yes indeed!!!

“False perfection” - what a great way to describe social media !

@@michellecrowe7063 That's why society and the world were happier, mentally healthier and less stressed before the advent of social media. For all the good it may have accomplished, it's also created alot of misery, pain, self-doubt, self-hate, depression and life-ending tragedies...one has to wonder if it is/was all worth it....

Yes we do. A lot more of it

It shows we are all human ❤️ no matter what you do for a living. It's good that Valerie is able to show her raw feelings instead of hiding them within.

You nailed it! I used to watch her too as a little girl on ‘One Day at Time’. I looked up to Valerie and her ‘show sister’ (M.P.) at the time. MP looked very similar to my older sister. People would tell her that all the time! Loved Schneider! They just don’t make good wholesome shows like that anymore. Shows that are funny yet teach you life’s little lessons. Versus all the so called Reality Shows today. Loved Facts of Life, Brady Bunch, The Partridge family, Good Times, the Jefferson’s, All in the Family, Three’s Company, Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley. I have actually been watching The Jefferson’s starting with Season 1. I don’t remember Season 1 or 2, or even 3! I was too young back then to remember but watching it again now, the comments the characters make are hilarious! Every show teaches some lesson. Back when people could actually make fun of themselves without everyone calling everyone racist. Times have changed. The world today in general is so depressing, and people can be so mean to each other because they can hide behind their social media ID. It is so sad. It is easy to get down in the dumps when the chips are down - only made worse by someone bullying you or all the unkind trolls. Especially when you have lost those people (and animals) in your life who were dear and special to you. I know exactly how Valerie feels…Have a wonderful day!

I grew up watching her… always loved her and still do

@@doreen5471 Oh my gosh--'Facts of Life' is one of my ALL time favs! I still binge watch and know every episode by heart. You are absolutely right--each one had a great lesson or tackled an important issue for kids growing up. I loved Good Times as well. Also Alice. And my all time fav--Golden Girls. They sure don't make them like they used to! Jeffersons, too. Loved Marla Gibbs in that and 227. Man, we had some really great shows growing up! You have a wonderful day as well! :)

@@corpusdelectable6078 yes, I forgot about Alice! Loved that show too! Chips was another good one! Loved Ponch aka Eric Estrada! I think he was my first crush! ;) Have a great day as well!

100% agree!

Same here.

@ashley1994 Thank you it was a typo.

She is super sweet.

It’s totally mental. Valerie says she looks back at photos when she was young and can’t believe she thought she was fat at that time. She has always felt fat and I’m afraid no matter whether she loses weight or not it’s a self image that never goes away for some people.

​@@patty-cf7jj Exactly 💯 I was a fan of Valeries since One Day at a Time. She was always my fav. I think Hollywood really can damage your self esteem. I am glad she hasn't gotten into plastic surgery because she is aging beautifully.

Honestly she strikes me as someone who is going through some clinical depression and should probably be taking medication and going to therapy for it. And I speak from experience. I remember feeling so fragile and vulnerable all the time that I felt sad and grieving and crying all the time. Antidepressants and therapy helped me. Not sure if she's already doing that. I also feel being on TV and publicizing her struggles so much may not be helping her that much. It may just be making her feel more emotionally vulnerable and fragile. Although it also seems like a cry for help and I'm glad she feels she's finding a supportive community among the public. I hope she's not being bullied or hated on coz that happens too. But some emotional regulation may actually help her feel in control of her emotions and eating again. Going inward and doing mindfulness meditation helps a lot too. Easier said than done but not impossible.

i feel like it’s trauma

As I understand it, Val's lost both her parents, Eddie then separated from Tom in the span of a few years---that's a lot to cope with. Yes, I agree she does need someone to talk to freely but in private to let out the grief plus short term meds. Talking so much on record is being monitored by Tom and may be used against her in his pursuit of alimony.

vulnerability and humility is what connects you to those who think so little of themselves ooh my gosh i love how you said that wow just wow i'm in a difficult place in my life God for sure is watching me i feel it too.❤❤❤

If you don’t mind me asking John, how specifically did it help? If you could give some examples, if not, no worries. Thanks in advance.

John Valerie had said that Medication didn’t work for her…..

I wonder if Valerie suffers from clinical depression? She seems to have many of the ear-marks of it? Unfortunately, Very tough to treat in some people. I'm thinking of another beautiful lady who fought so hard but lost her battle. Of course I'm speaking of Ms. Naomi Judd. Valerie has always been a lovely and relatable person!🙏💜

Omg same for me! Started 21 years ago at the age of 38. I never realized that I had depression my whole life!!! Zoloft saved me!!

Depression out of left field at 53. Had to go on meds and lots of therapy. Some mornings hard to get up out of bed. Just trying to take one minute at a time. Life sure throws us curve balls. But we are deserving of happiness and are worthy of so much more than our negative self talk wants us to believe. Those thoughts aren’t the truth. Valerie is such a beautiful and strong woman. God bless all who are going through struggling times. ❤️💫

It is hard not to like Valerie. From her start in 'One Day at a Time' til now she is always so incredibly real and sweet!!

I think also that the pandemic really put the pounds on many of us. We all had to slow down a whole lot.

For me, it's meds and I hate it. I was fit and healthy then a few years ago, got diagnosed with an inflammatory autoimmune disorder (along w 2 other health issues) so I was put on meds that have caused me to gain 10 lbs. Now I'm overweight and not as fit or feel as good as before. I REALLY HATE IT. What I have going for me is I'm pretty strong and resilient mentally. But still, it takes a toll. I'm more mad about the situation than depressed. It's hard not to be.

Try intermittent fasting and cutting carbs. Really helped me.

@@utubefreshie agree, I too suffer with autoimmune issues and other health issues. Was the life of the party but now on top of the health issues, going through menopause….it is a killer! That is when the depression and anxiety issues raised their ugly heads. Not to mention added workload as companies downsize’ but the work is still there, they just give everyone more work to do! Stress and anxiety can takes its toll on your health. Which can lead anyone down that depression hole. And yes, I am taking meds for that too which also cause weight gain. I feel for Valerie because I too can cry at a drop of a hat! Even with medication and therapy, it never seems to go away. Tack on a pandemic and all the race and political party division, & social media bullying, it is hard to even get motivated these days!

I gained more and then got covid, then broke my ribs... now still long hauling and struggling hard to get back to healthy again. I love Valerie!

I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. I just bet when you see the cardinal, or butterfly , that IS your sign from her to let you know that she is ok. You seem to be a religious person, so you know you will see her again one day.I hope you find peace and comfort knowing you will be together again . Best wishes to you.🙏🏼💜🦋I wanted to add that Valerie is a lovely person.

@@reginahaley3723 thank you so much for your kind words. I am a religious person and I hold faith as my crutch. I battled breast cancer also, but I am in remission so far. I know she will welcomed me with open arms when I go home to the Lord. My mother and father had 21 kids and the last five of us grew up together and we were always very close. I lost 2 of my sisters years ago and my little brother is still here with me. Which we are very close too. I just miss my sister so much that it hurts. I know she is not suffering anymore but it’s been hard for me to digest. Thank you again for your kind words. They are comforting.

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I lost my Dad 3 years ago too. We were very close and I still miss him everyday. I miss talking to him. He was my best friend and I took care of him until he died. It was so heartbreaking 💔 😢

Exactly! Her and Kristy McNichol

No time doesn't heal, you just learn to except it, I lost my husband and my son years ago and I'm still hurting, she obviously never got over her first husband when she married the second one, and her weight bothers her a lot she will conquer it eventually she done it before, it's not about looks it's about health her son is also way overweight eventually that causes diabetes.

10 pounds is nothing. How can you let that hold you back in life?

@@bluesky7288 way to focus on the wrong part of the story...

@@isabellavalencia8026 I was responding to a comment from someone else saying she wanted to loose 10 pounds

@@bluesky7288 I am the only one you are responding to...what is wrong with you?

So sorry praying for you.

I will pray for you!

@@naomiwilliams1310 Thank you for your kindness 🙏

@@dawnsarver5620 I appreciate your kindness 💞

I wish I could give you a long hug but all I can do here is a little prayer so sorry for your pain and loss.

Aw! Have strength Brittney, I have faith in you :)

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You will be alright; just keep pushing through.

I totally understand. Try to find time for whatever made you happy before now and stick with it daily. I think we have all changed since the pandemic, and coping with a great amount of change left us feeling less in control and very uncertain about the future...... I know it did for me.

@@ggbice I agree with you, these last couple years, pandemic/Covid-19 has truly changed so much in life and the way people are these days, it certainly has not been for the better! It has made people more rude and 100% less considerate of others, I feel! We can only Hope for the best and look out for ourselves 💟! Take care and be safe.

So true...lost my mother several months ago, and it is literally "one day at a time"...the aching grief that comes at you like an avalanche, out of nowhere, almost daily, is something that you must learn to live with, and live through, until the days without the unrelenting pain become more frequent and your eventual "new normal". It's just that getting to that point is a real warrior's journey...