‘Serious Mental Health Challenges’: Fetterman Suffered Permanent Damage From Charging Ahead With Campaign After Near-Fatal Stroke

Democrat struggles with tasks related to being a senator Senator John Fetterman (D. Pa.) / Getty Images

Senator John Fetterman (D. Pa.) has admitted privately that he may have sustained permanent damage in his stroke last year. He also struggles to complete the basic tasks required of senators, according to a new study.

The following is an extract from the New York TimesFetterman faces “serious mental health challenges” The stroke caused him to experience a lot of pain. He had been struggling with the transition for some time before he. Was rushed After feeling lightheaded, Fetterman was admitted to a Washington, D.C. hospital. Fetterman, who is in office for a month now, is currently being tested at George Washington University Hospital.

The Times Report It is strikingly different from how Fetterman camp has publically discussed his recovery. Fetterman gave his first interview after his stroke in July. Insisted He was well on his way to full recovery. “100 percent able to run fully.” His campaign released a note from his personal doctor—also a campaign donor—that said Fetterman should have “no work restrictions and can work full duty in public office.” Fetterman’s wife, Gisele, Lashed out NBC News reporter Fetterman asked about his health. Fetterman responded that he should face it. “consequences” Thank you for taking part in the interview.

Fetterman, and his aides, now acknowledge that Fetterman’s concerns were valid and Fetterman returned to work too quickly. According to Fetterman, he privately acknowledged that he may have sustained permanent damage from not getting enough rest during campaign. Times.

“What you’re supposed to do to recover from this is do as little as possible,” The newspaper heard from Adam Jentleson who is Fetterman’s chief of staff. He stated that Fetterman was in fact. “forced to do as much as possible—he had to get back to the campaign trail. It’s hard to claw that back.”

Fetterman and his staff have been convinced by this week’s health scare that they need to devise a better plan for him to care for his emotional and physical well-being. People close to Fetterman have been concerned that his activity level is too high. “detrimental” for his overall health.

Fetterman struggled to complete the most basic tasks required of a senator. These are the duties that Fetterman has to perform. “taxing” Fetterman can be seen at White House events and committee hearings, meeting with constituents and returning home to Pennsylvania.

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