“1,000-Lb. Sisters Star Amy Slaton’s Shocking Arrest at Zoo: What Led to Narcotics and Child Endangerment Charges?”
On Monday (September 2), officers “were immediately overtaken by suspicious odors” coming from Slaton’s vehicle at the Tennessee Safari Park
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Last December, the 36-year-old described the past year as “the worst it’s ever been” on her mental health during an interview with People Magazine.
“And it wasn’t just affecting me; it was affecting Gage and Glenn. So it was just rough.
“I’ve said I’m not a therapy person — I said, ‘I will never go to therapy.’ But I went to therapy. And I’m happier.”
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Slaton also revealed she suffered “mental abuse” during her marriage.
“There was no support. There was no love. There was no kindness. There was just mental abuse,” she described.
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When she finally decided to seek professional help, the Kentucky-born star was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, depression, and acute stress disorder.
“It’s a relief to know that I’m not crazy. It was something totally different. I’m not just snapping because I’m snapping. I’m snapping because I’m bipolar.”
Slaton and Brian Scott Lovvorn, a man who was in the vehicle with her, are facing charges of illegal possession of drugs and two counts of child endangerment
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In addition to seeking help through therapy, Slaton said she was on medication for her conditions.
Being with her children and family as much as possible also had a positive effect on her mental health, she shared.