“1,000-Lb Sisters” star Amy Slaton, who lost 176 lbs. after weight loss surgery, emphasizes prioritizing mental health over physical size after divorce.
In a new interview, she acknowledged the impact on her two young children and acknowledged the lack of support in her troubled marriage. Seeking therapy, she reveals her diagnosis of bipolar disorder, expressing relief in understanding her emotions.
Slaton’s commitment to therapy, medication and a positive environment is reflected in her children’s improved well-being. She aspires to raise them in a healthier environment, introducing them to healthy food and fostering personal growth.
Amy Slaton Says ‘You Can’t Lose Weight Without Mental Health’
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In an interview with People magazine, Slaton expressed the importance of putting his mental health over physical size. “You can’t lose weight without mental health,” she says.
During the chat, she talked about her challenging year, marked by her divorce from her husband of six years, Michael Halterman. The 36-year-old also reflected on his mental health struggles, stating it was “the worst it’s ever been.”
With two young children, Gage Deon, 3, and Glenn Allen, 1, Slaton emphasized the impact his mental health has had on his family, adding: “It’s not only affected me, it’s affected Gage and Glenn as well. So it’s just rough.”
Reflecting on her tumultuous marriage, Slaton says, “There was no support. No love. There is no good. There is only mental abuse.”
Acknowledging the severity of his mental health issues, Slaton highlighted his moment of realization came during a heated confrontation with his sisters Amanda and Tammy in Florida over the summer.
“That’s not my person. That’s not the person I want to be,” Slaton said, adding that the incident prompted her to seek help and undergo therapy. “I’ve said I’m not a therapist — I said, ‘I’m not going to therapy,'” she said. “But I went to therapy. And I’m happier.”
Recently, the reality star revealed her new relationship with her boyfriend, Tony Rodgers, on social media.
Amy Slaton Reveals Her Mental Health Diagnosis
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During the interview, Slaton also shared her mental health journey, revealing diagnoses of bipolar disorder, depression, and acute stress disorder, “which was like PTSD from the whole thing that happened with Michael,” she revealed.
The mother of two said, “It’s a relief to know I’m not crazy. It is something completely different. I don’t just snap because I snap. I snapped because I’m bipolar.”
Slaton shared that she continues to go to therapy, take her medication, and focus on maintaining happiness, “talking to Tammy and being with my kids and my family as much as possible. Surrounding myself with love and light … and puppies.”
She talked about the positive effect on her children, saying, “Once you calm down, the baby usually calms down.”
Her sister Tammy added, “I think the kids are happier now. Gage, he has anxiety I think, and when he gets really overwhelmed, he starts crying and holding his ears. So he’s not that often anymore.”
“He did a lot there for a while,” Slaton chimed in.
Amy Slaton Talks About Her Parenting Style
Slaton also shared that she prioritizes her son’s well-being by engaging in activities such as walks in the park for exercise. He added that he was committed to providing a nurturing environment, ensuring their time together, unlike his childhood experiences.
“I try to be there for them as much as possible,” he said. “If they are not at Dad’s house, they will be with me. I know my mama can’t always do that.”
The reality TV star revealed that she introduced her children to healthy food, even though, as children, they also liked junk food. “Gage will eat Brussels sprouts. He will eat broccoli. He will eat cauliflower. He’ll eat all of that,” she said, adding, “He prefers chicken nuggets and fries!.”
Speak to People magazine about his hopes for his children, Slaton said, “I want them to learn how to be good men. I want them to learn as much as they can and absorb all that knowledge. I don’t want them to be on the streets one day. I want them to really become members of the community.”
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