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Post by DonnaJo on Mar 17, 2007 14:56:30 GMT -5
"Sunday, March 11, 2007 From The National Enquirer March 19, 2007 Keep in mind that this is a gossip rag so read for a laugh.
"Law & Order" star on ANTI PSYCHOTIC MEDICATION
Law & Order: Criminal Intent star Vincent D'Onofrio has been prescribed a powerful anti psychotic medication that is often used to treat schizophrenia, The Enquirer has learned.
What's more, the troubled 47-year-old actor has grown so bored of his character that insiders believe that he is ready to quit the show.
A friend disclosed that during the past year D'Onofrio had been prescribed the drug Seroquel, which is often used to battle mental illnesses.
'He hasn't made it a secret that he's bored with his role and wants to leave.'
"Hopefully the drug has helped Vincent relax, because he's been under quite a bit of stress for a long time," disclosed the friend.
As the Enquirer previously reported, the intense performer's career on the show has been marred by confrontational behavior.
"Vincent is a brilliant actor, but he makes it tough on himself-he puts himself under incredible pressure," disclosed a source.
"he hasn't made it a secret that he's bored with his role and wants to leave."
His friend says Vincent, who plays Detective Bobby Goren, is also embroiled in family issues off-screen, including a recently healed rift with his 73-year-old father Gene.
LOS Angeles-based psychiatrist Nathan Kuemmerie, who has not treated D'Onofrio, doesn't know for sure why D'Onofrio would be prescribed the drug, but says: "I have prescribed (Seroguel) to many actors who are irritable, agitated and have mild bipolar disorders."
The drug helps patience to sleep, said Kuemmerle.
by Alexander Hitchen"
I copied this article from another site. It sounds like a crock, but I thought you guys would be amused, as I was.
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Post by auntkaren on Mar 17, 2007 16:31:19 GMT -5
Hi, I'm new to the board, been lurking for a while. I just had to post on this issue though. VDO is an emotional actor (he's a method actor after all and likely went through analysis of some sort to tap into his emotions), but I can't believe that he's able to give the performances he does if he's on a strong antipsychotic drug. Authenticity is so important to him that I cannot believe he'd compromise that by dulling his emotions w/ a drug.
It may be true that he's bored after playing Det. Robert Goran for 6 years now - I can see that because as a serious actor he lives for and thrives on portraying different characters- however, I doubt he's having a breakdown as reported in the rag mags, at least I hope not.
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Post by DonnaJo on Mar 17, 2007 19:21:02 GMT -5
I totally agree with you, auntkaren! It's ridiculous to imagine VDO popping drugs used to treat, of all things, schizophrenia? He must hate this. I hope he decides to get a publicist to refute this kind of thing, like other actors who are in the tabloids do.
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Post by eyesinthedark on Mar 17, 2007 19:33:02 GMT -5
It's ridiculous to imagine VDO popping drugs used to treat, of all things, schizophrenia? Maybe he is taking it as part of his "character research." (Just kidding.)
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Post by ragincajun on Mar 18, 2007 12:47:00 GMT -5
My daughter takes it for sleep. She takes other meds for her anxiety and depression, but the seroquel is to help her sleep at night. She isn't bipolar or schizophrenic. The Enquirer likes to make things worse than they are, so what if he is having trouble sleeping and needs some help.
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Post by Patcat on Mar 18, 2007 20:35:56 GMT -5
I say again, the Enquirer prints out and out lies. It can not be trusted for anything.
Patcat
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Post by animaltalker on Mar 24, 2007 21:36:21 GMT -5
I'd have no trouble believing him to be bipolar or believing he might take medication to treat it. First Bipolar disorder (The Brillant Madness as Patti Duke called it in her book) is not all that uncommon in entertainers (actors, comedians, musicians). There is a tendency for these people to be highly productive though at times irritable when in a mania and sometimes when in a mania they will overwork themselves, not sleeping sometimes for days and then drop of sheer exhaustion (sound familar). But a family man, a man who has reconciled with his wife and has a young son, might well be willing to take medication to try to stabilize his moods so he doesn't cycle between mania and depressions. Psych meds have come a long way and they no longer turn people into zombies (granted bipolars are the one group of patients who are the least compliant because many of them enjoy being manic).
The fact that no retraction has come out means one of two things, either VDO thinks it's wiser just to ignore the rags, because he knows his fans are intelligent enough to weigh the source and be skeptical of the information, and therefore put little stock in it; or it is true and he sees no reason, in this day and age, to defend himself because he has a mental disorder. It's not like you become bipolar because you misbehaved or something. You have a genetic (i.e. inherited) disposition to become bipolar and then some stressor triggers you there you are, a bipolar (Type I - more severe or Type II milder)
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Post by gorensdoppelganger on Mar 25, 2007 13:22:31 GMT -5
Just wanted to say that I thought your post animaltalker was very well written, weighted, and informative. I'm just glad that he's appears to be living a more balanced life which was his original reason for taking the role of Goren in the first place.
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Post by DonnaJo on Mar 26, 2007 7:40:01 GMT -5
An interesting & informative post, animaltalker. I deal with several people on my job who are, it appears, suffering from the more severe form (Type 1) of bi-polar disorder. I didn't realize that there was a milder form. Your comment makes me wonder if Vincent's dad, Gene D'Onofrio, suffers as well? It would explain his antics that were reported in the earlier NE issue, where he laid down on the floor of the studio so the crew had to walk over him? Or else, as Patcat would probably say, all of this is a crock
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Post by Patcat on Mar 26, 2007 8:52:57 GMT -5
Even if there's a virus of truth in the article, I also resent the tone of the story--the idea that mental illness is still something to be ashamed of, that seaking help is a sign of weakness. It's a disgusting attitude.
Patcat
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Post by deathroe on Mar 26, 2007 9:09:44 GMT -5
Not only that but also the speculation on others' mental life
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Post by animaltalker on Mar 27, 2007 10:27:47 GMT -5
ven with all the distastefulness of the Enquirer being involved in this story, I wish there were a way to let Vincent know of the reaction that most of his fans have had to the article. I mean, I think he would probably like to know that his fans are open minded on this subject, regardless of what the truth of the matter is.
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Post by Metella on Mar 27, 2007 10:30:50 GMT -5
I would hope that any actor would not care one little bit what actual "readers" of the Enquirer think of them. That is a subset of society that needs some additional schooling/training. shudder
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Post by NicoleMarie on Mar 27, 2007 21:24:48 GMT -5
I don't think Vincent could go some 20 years in the film industry without it being known he was bi-polar, or whatever. (Thinks of Patty Duke.) It is hard for these people to function without proper treatment and monitoring. And you don't just up and develop it either. The article made is seem as if he suddenly become "psychotic" or developed a mental illness.
Anyway, I totally agree with Patcat. The article made not just Vincent, but anyone who suffers from any kind of mental illness as some sort of loony tune. Whether or not he does have an affliction, Vincent, nor anyone else, shouldn't be made fun of for it. Especially with headlines screaming someone is on "anti-psychotic" medication.
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Post by musicwench on Mar 28, 2007 9:55:34 GMT -5
My husband suffers from it and I take incredible offense at it. The National Enquirer isn't worth the paper it's printed on and this just really proves it.
It's a non-issue whether he does or does not take and it's none of their or our business. Seems the folks at the National Enquirer are living in the dark ages or something.
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