[concerned about politics]

If you understood Bi-polar disorder then you would believe he has had a difficult life, along with the depression he fights everyday of his life. Drug Addiction is very common in people whom suffer from Bi-polar disorder. Those of us who have family members understand Patrick's battle. My 16 yr old daughter suffers from OCD, general anexity disorder, depression and school phobia. I completely understate his battle. He doesn't need tearing down, he could use some empathy. I'm not a Kennedy fan, but I do understand this type of mental illness.

Kennedy isn't claiming to be on antidepressants. He said medication for PAIN - pain killers.

[Thumbellina]

He has to be on anti-depressants to treat the bi-polar disorder and his depression. Just because he didn't mention it doesn't mean he doesn't take them. He would be totally out of control and not be able to function IF he didn't take those.