I didn't vote because you don't have an "all of the above" option. If this guy is only on one drug my name isn't Sara, but yeah I'm sure all you people with Seroquel experience are probably seeing something here that's telling. Still how often do they use Seroquel and nothing else? Don't they usually throw in an antidepressant and maybe a mood stabilizer as well? With this guy's history please think "cocktail" and polypharmacy. No one company wants the liability if things start to go south again.

I think he's probably doped up on an anti-anxiety, like Xanax or some dirty drug like that. One of the truisms of the world is that the richest people tend to get the worst medical advice. I don't want to write this or think this, but if he keeps this up, is the Anna Nicole ending far off for him?

Can't Seroquel be easily abused? And the stories are that Owen's drinking again...at the very least. I just think it's very sad that no-one can really seem to help this man...even sadder that the whole world is watching him self-destruct...

I'm with Sara...there is no way he is only on one drug. My bet is an anti-depressant with Seroquel and perhaps a mood-stabilizer. Liz might be right about a benzo being thrown in there too.

Poor guy, I hope they don't drug the creativity out of him.

I want to start by saying usually I really like your blog, but this is really offensive. You put yourself out there as a advocate for those with mental illness, yet stir up gossip about someone who has had an unspecified (and unverified) difficult time. We don't know what happened to Owen Wilson, and it's not our business. Instead of saying he looks like crap and writing that he certainly must be medicated, why don't you give him the respect and dignity that we advocate for non-celebrities who hit a rough patch in their lives. You should be ashamed of yourself. Whats the next poll? Britney Spears: borderline, bipolar, or just redneck?

gffcom, i understand your point and appreciate it. the whole celeb thing is very tricky in the mental health world, but i've written about spears and chief justice john roberts without po'ing too many people. sorry i po'd you in this instance. it was meant to be far more light-hearted than it perhaps appears to be.

i have to say however that wilson's appearance on the recent interview was brought to my attention by several readers who were concerned for his well-being. as am i.

I personally don't think he was that bad. I have watched this video a few times and still don't see why everyone is saying he acted medicated. O.K. if he seemed tired, the days prior to the interview were pretty tense with the fires in Malibu where he lives. Maybe he didn't get much rest. There were numerous evacuations. Did you ever think of that. He doesn't necessarily have to be on medication because he looks tired. This interview may have been stressful for him and nervous since he hasn't been in front of a camara for a while. He knows that everyone will pick apart everything he says or does,as you are. As far as talking slow, he generally does talk slow. I've seen him on other interviews and he always talks like that. People have noted that he looked sad, did you notice in the interview there was a few times that he laughed or smiled. I think everyone is looking for things to suggest he's not doing well. And you wonder why he didn't talk about the suicide. I don't blame him.

gffcom,

I think your view is refreshing. Sometimes this site gets a bit too cynical and monotonous. You are a breath of fresh air.

First, Ann, you're deluding yourself if you really believe that Owen was not on SOME type of meds in that interview. Second, if he doesn't want people to interpret his every word and movement at this fragile point of his life (understandable),then he shouldn't be putting himself out there and giving people the opportunity to do just that. HE agreed to participate in that interview, and, as a celebrity (sorry, gffcom), his story (sad, tragic, ridiculous, whatever) IS fair game. That's the tradeoff for the power, money and the lifestyle. Owen knows that. So he can hide...or not, but he shouldn't be able to have it both ways. Getting the truth out there would be cathartic for Owen and beneficial for his career (putting an end to all the rumors, maybe). Also, he has a wonderful opportunity to actually help others who suffer from depression by telling his story. As it stands now, he is punishing himself and his distraught fans with his semi-hermetical act and his silence. End the suffering, Owen. Give a REAL interview...

We may sound "cynical" and disrespectful but the fact is we are enormously alarmed that talented, creative people like Owen and yes, even Britney, are having their lives harmed -- even ruined -- by current treatment paradigms and fancy medication cocktails. We write and speak out this way in the hope they or someone who cares about them might notice. It's not that we don't acknowledge their emotional suffering and complicated lives.

I think reminding ourselves about Anna Nicole is a good example, and is reasoning behind concern for Owen and any other person, celeb or not. Though the celeb part is a topic of importance, just using Anna Nicole's doctor/psych medication and death as an illustration of how bad [out of control]this can get. [with psychiatric medications]many writing here [like myself]have had experiences on these medications that were worse than the reason for treatment. [and I am on psych meds, and have horror stories about some ive taken]It is cause for concern, because this is happening not to just celebrities. it's even happening to kids.

I would like to clarify what I said in my previous post. I don't read usweekly or watch inside edition, so if my facts are wrong, please forgive me. Unlike many celebs, Owen Wilson has not tried to spin his recent episode. Mainstream news outlets reported that he was hospitaized with a suicide attempt. His agent did not send out a press relaease saying it was actually "stress" or that he "misread" the label on his prescription sleep aid. Despite the continuing stigma associated with psychological difficulties, he didn't back away or try to deny the reports. I assume that he was well cared for and supported by his friends, family and doctors. The way he dealt with this episode struck me as amazingly honest and real. In my opinion, his public self-acceptance of what happened is a huge positive factor in reducing the stigma associated with issues like this. On the other hand, I think this poll increases the stigma of psychological issues. Pointing out how you think he is diminished based on extremely limited information is nothing but voyeuristic gossip. The only result is to increase the mistaken perception that depressed people are somehow flawed, lessened or defective. Just because someone is successful and known does not give a "right" to insert ourselves into their private lives, and famous people don't "owe" us anything (this is called healthy psychological boundaries folks). Yes, it strikes me as offensive and hypocritical that a website that advocates for respect, honesty and dignity from big pharma will actively spread gossip and misinformation about someone we don't know.

Philip, I just want to add that aside from this, I like your blog very much and think you are providing a valuable service.

A public figure who refuses to publicly acknowledge what has already been confirmed IS engaging in a subtle form of denial...I don't think Owen Wilson is so "amazingly honest and real." If he was, he'd have gotten real help for his drug problems. I also have to wonder about the "healthy psychological boundaries" (or the implicit limitations thereof) of the teenagers and children who watch his movies and heard about his suicide attempt and then nothing else (with him going off the general public's radar). I'm so tired of people whining about celebrities' "private" lives. Of course, they're entitled to them, but, if you choose to put yourself out there, you have assume SOMEWHAT of a responsibility to the public as well. You can't just seek us out when you need us to go see your movies and pay your fat salaries and support your decedent lifestyles. Celebrity EXISTS - a suicide attempt by a major movie star IS a big story - like it or not - deal with it...

Anyone in the public eye whether or not celebrity,sports,politics--go there and expect a spotlight on everything you do. Goes with the territory, like it or not. It's really no different than a neighborhood gossiping about someone who attempted suicide, or had a loved one go inpatient to a psych ward. When a person is a public figure, they just have a bigger backyard. BUT they also can choose to go public to help others by telling their stories, because the story is out there anyway. Correct people if they are assuming too much by giving a verbal interview.In that respect the public personality has more of a chance of explaining themselves or actions than a private citizen.

While I agree that Owen Wilson speaking about his suicide attempt (including the preceding and post events) would be educational, I don't think there should be an expectation that he should talk about it now. Doing an interview for a movie is part of his job. I have been hospitalized a few times and I'm often back to work when I'm functional enough to do my job. Sure, I'm dazed and anti-social, but doing my job provides structure, which I think is essential for folks who are having a hard time (suicidal, manic, depressed, down in the dumps, feeling sad, etc). If Mr. Wilson isn't perky enough for folks, I would suggest that you keep in mind that he recently tried to kill himself and was hospitalized, which many of us know, is hell. If he chooses too talk about all this, I'm sure Oprah will provide the venue.

While Owen is getting on with his life, having a great time in NYC(substance-abuse free, hopefully), his confused and upset fans are STILL waiting for an interview. His rep recently said he wishes to put an end to "innenudo and lies." How - by remaining silent? His business is ALREADY out there. I agree with Stephany. Enough time has passed - now is the time to give a verbal interview...

I disagree. It's his life, if he doesn't want to talk about it, he shouldn't have to. Celebrity or not.

Well, we agree to disagree! While I'm sad for Owen, I'm also glad for his sake that his troubles are now out there. The attempt clearly seemed to be a cry for help and now he can feel more free to show a truer self to his public, express what he really might be feeling and receive help and support. The public scrutiny IS a high place to pay, but, in the long run, it's probably worth it, both for his career and, more importantly, for his health. Sad that it had to come to this point at all, but I'm very glad that he's physically okay and that his troubles didn't reach the point where he could have made a more damaging attempt on himself...

My point is that if a celebrity doesn't like the gossip and side talk, then speak up and get the word out the way you want it to be heard, verbally. Of course he doesn't have to ever discuss it. It's a matter of how much control he wants over gossip and discussions such as these. This stuff may not bother him.

Makes a lot of sense to me, Stephany. He COULD take back some of the control of his story. Maybe his mental state is not allowing him to think that clearly and rationally, but he has reps and PR people for that; unless he is resisting for whatever reason. Ultimately, of course, it is his life and his decision. Just looking for answers, I suppose...He's my favorite and it's quite upsetting...

Certainly, only Owen can make this choice. I respect that. I also applaud those celebs, like Owen's good buddy Ben Stiller, who acknowledge their mental illness, as it truly helps raise awareness and understanding. I struggle daily helping my family to understand Bipolar disorder....if only more people in the public eye would help raise awareness.