Dr Fudge 8,625 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I need your help lil investigators. I’ve been trying to pinpoint when Gaga had her massive spell of depression and Bloodpop helped her come back to herself and it hasn’t been easy. I think it probably came as a surprise to a lot of us when she candidly opened up to Oprah (this January 2020) about having a psychotic break and I’m sure that contributed to her depression as well. For me, I was surprised (and devastated) to hear, considering she was fresh off of the enormous victory of ASIB’s performance, especially during the 2019 award season. I have two theories of when it could have taken place, but I’d love other opinions. 1) I know she said in one of the interviews that it was after failing to heal her dad with the Joanne album, so perhaps it all transpired between February 2018 (when JWT was cancelled) and September 2018 (release of Shallow and ASIB promo)? But even so, she was active on social media throughout the entire year doing all sorts of things and giving off the impression that she was ok. Obviously it’s easy to fake a smile through social though. 2) Or, was it after the Oscars win (so between March 2019 and January 2020)? Which is also a huge testament to how difficult depression is to navigate, despite so many good things happening to her in her career. So what do you all think? I’m so glad that she is seemingly doing better, nevertheless. I just hope that she continues to surround herself with the right people to keep her safe when her mental health is on the decline. Been a cuff touple, a puff bupple, a tough couple of years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina George 59,387 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I feel like it was when JWT was cancelled.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatica Island 8,517 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 JWT cancellation, which was stressful, it probably reminded her of the BTW ball hip incident and not being able to finish it. Any/All Pronouns, Genderfluid🏳⚧ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQueenLG 2,469 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, Regina George said: I feel like it was when JWT was cancelled.. And it's really sad because I think that was her vocal peak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannesrats 26 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I assumed that the psychotic break was like years ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B2theRich33 2,239 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I honestly think her depression started during the creation of Joanne. When she got her diagnosis of Fibromyalgia, creating an album that was meant for her family, the backlash from her fans cause it wasn’t a pop album album, the ending of her relationship with Taylor... then going into ASIB filming, Sonja passing, the tour being cancelled twice because of her Fibro.... it all adds up and there was never anything positive going for her. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwerk 7,151 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I assume the psychotic break happend in the fall of 2017 when she first had to stop the Joanne tour and was recovering in a house close to the Canadian border I believe (forgot the name of this place) and she spent time in a clinic there too. During her recovery she did some meditation sessions online. According to Gaga I'm a ****ing rad bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzGa 14,611 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, Marjol said: I assume the psychotic break happend in the fall of 2017 when she first had to stop the Joanne tour and was recovering in a house close to the Canadian border I believe (forgot the name of this place) and she spent time in a clinic there too. During her recovery she did some meditation sessions online. Thanks for remembering this. Everyone is assuming the "house where people watched me" is her Malibu mansion, but she's gotta be talking about this. I didn't know her time in Portland was related to her recovery, but as usual, your great memory, empathy, and insightful posts have explained a lot. Thanks again Marjol My old cat is a tough man, but i cant deny the way he bites my hand and he stabs me, he grabs me by my heart <3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 97,490 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 On Gaga Radio she said Elton recorded his vocals for SFA in the Oscars day so it wasn't opition 2 since she was already working on Chromatica If you see me posting like crazy, I'm either bored or procrastinating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister 9,907 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I don't know, things were rocky, but I hope she stays in touch with us honestly from here on out, with her social media at least and that she continues everything that helps her heal, especially the meditation. I hate to think of her in Las Vegas especially feeling that bad. I really feel for her and wish things had gone better. The future's uncertain and the end is always near. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Fudge 8,625 Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Honestly, I really hope she maintains the balance of what she has now. I know she’s not as active with her fans as she once was, but if it means keeping her alive and happy, I’d give up what we used to have with her any day. Been a cuff touple, a puff bupple, a tough couple of years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Married the Night 3,955 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 This started during ARTPOP. She then made Joanne and that made it worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crybrowz 3,241 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 The psychotic break that she is referring to is likely from the Kesha deposition which happened in Sept of 2017. But I think she's been struggling with her mental health her whole life, though particularly ever since the BTWB when she broke her hip which led her to develop fibro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonatellaPop 3,482 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 The thought that we could have almost lost Gaga forever breaks my heart honestly, she's been such a huge part of my life (And I'm sure a lot of you can relate) that i don't even know how I could have copped with that https://blacklivesmatter.com/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatica Island 8,517 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 13 minutes ago, Sister said: I don't know, things were rocky, but I hope she stays in touch with us honestly from here on out, with her social media at least and that she continues everything that helps her heal, especially the meditation. I hate to think of her in Las Vegas especially feeling that bad. I really feel for her and wish things had gone better. It seemed like she wasn't happy with the Las Vegas residency tbh, she was drinking more and didn't seem mentally well. Any/All Pronouns, Genderfluid🏳⚧ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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