Summary
- Amy Slaton shares her mental health journey after struggling with the demands of parenting a baby and toddler.
- Supportive sister Tammy stepped up as Amy struggled to parent on her own. Amy had decided to leave her husband Michael Halterman.
- Amy suffers from bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression.
1000-lb Sisters star Amy Slaton isn’t doing well in the new season, and the rest of the cast is lamenting her martyrdom. Amy has a lot, but she also has a lot on her plate. She is someone who dreamed of motherhood. Now that he has it, he doesn’t seem to enjoy it at all. Before becoming a mother, she wanted a man. However, when Michael Halterman didn’t do what she wanted, Amy filed for divorce and didn’t even try to get marriage counseling.
Now 1000-lb Sisters star of season 5 a single mother who is bitter, depressed and sad. Amy’s pain is so intense that it is painful to watch. She used to be such a calm woman. In past seasons, she was always helping her grumpy, rude sister. Now that Tammy Slaton is blooming after bariatric surgery, she’s on the rise. Tammy gives Baby Glenn bottles and tries to cheer Amy up. The tables have really turned, showing Amy in a self-pitying light, while Tammy begins to develop into a more mature and caring person. Watching all of this unfold on screen has been fascinating.
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Amy Slaton wishes Michael Halterman was different
Michael Halterman let her down when it really mattered
True martyrs usually die for a cause, but Amy is still alive and kicking. He has everything to play for. First, he’s a celebrity. Amy’s star power gives her options. So even though she is having a very hard time right now, mostly because Michael was such a poor husband and father, her life is not over. In the new season, when she left her husband, she talked about hiring a nanny. If he is in the financial position to do so, his life may not be as bad as it seems.
In fact, hiring a nanny seems like the perfect, stress-relieving solution. Yes, Michael has been awful. No one is trying to make excuses for a man who didn’t take care of his own children and prevented his wife from using her own bank card. This behavior is defensible. She, much more than Amy (who seems like a good woman), broke up her family. Control issues and laziness made Michael look like a hell of a husband.
In life, every choice can lead to happiness or heartbreak. Amy chose the wrong man. Many women can relate. However, bad romantic decisions can usually be overcome. It takes some grit to get past that kind of pain, but it can and must be done. Now it’s up to Amy to make it happen.
Amy Slaton reached out for help
Amy Slaton is on a mental health journey
The good news is that Amy reached out for help. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, acute stress disorder and depression. In AmyIn the TikTok clip shown above, he got real about what’s going on in his life. It’s great that she’s getting help – she’s an easy woman to root for. He has made a lot of sacrifices for other people.
In 1000-lb Sisters season 5, Amy is exhausted. The symptoms of clinical depression were easy to spot by those who understood the disorder. The constant crying in particular was a dead giveaway. Seeing the doctor out of his grief was the best thing he could do for himself. Hopefully now the other pieces of the puzzle will start to fall into place so that Amy can truly live again.
Amy’s troubled union with Michael left her alone as a parent. She had two children under the age of two, and Michael didn’t want to give her time for them. In order to comply with her ridiculous and selfish rules, Amy always had to have at least one child. Every woman is exhausted in that situation. The more he pressed her, the sadder she became. Leaving him wasn’t the wrong decision, but somehow it added to his stress.
Michael has a lot to offer. By acting in this way, he ruined a beautiful thing.The two children, Gage and Glenn, are wonderful and would greatly benefit from being part of a happy family that includes mom and dad. Now children don’t even live out their formative years in the presence of their father. Yes, he sees them sometimes, but it’s not the same.
Amy deserves some sympathy. She had untreated depression during season 5 and was raising a baby and a toddler – being the sole caregiver was a terrible burden because she just couldn’t handle it. It was too much for him, as he said it was. Amy needed mental health care. Fortunately, people who love him are trying to help. With the right treatment for his mental health problems and the help of his family and friends, he can make his life better. It may not happen overnight, but there is hope.
So yes, Amy had some reasons to act as a martyr during the season. More than most reality stars, she had real problems severe enough to be debilitating. He grew up with an emotionally distant mother. Darlene is harsh and has put her daughter down – she never believed in Amy or Tammy.
Darlene was often away from home, leaving her daughter to fend for herself. They switched to convenience foods and their weight gain problems began. These issues led to Tammy’s near-death experiences. Amy did not have the same serious health problems. However, the tension affected him inside, causing psychological problems. Some of these problems may have developed due to genetic reasons.
Amy Slaton is still adjusting to life after weight loss
Amy Slaton has gone through so many changes
According to the exclusive You make it to Hollywood interview above, by Amy “overjoyed” because of her sister Tammy’s weight loss. It’s great that she supports her sister so much. However, in the season, Amy was too stubborn to really share her sister’s party spirit. Yes, Amy was:
what happened to his sister. However, he was weighed down by so much depression, anxiety and sadness. These issues prevented him from truly being there for Tammy. Tammy, to her credit, could not have been nicer. It was shocking to see the once evil Tammy behave in such a humane and loving way. He actually returned Amy. The most beautiful thing about Tammy’s weight loss is the way it has activated her kindness, humor and grace. It is such a profound change that it has changed him as a person.
Meanwhile, Amy, who protected her sister for so long, is the one who needs help. Amy has more responsibilities, so the road ahead is likely to be more expensive. Michael may be more involved as a parent, but it is equally likely that Amy will always be the primary caregiver. If he gets enough help, hopefully he can enjoy parenthood more. Babies and toddlers don’t stay small forever. It is a phase that is tiring, but it should also be joyful. Babies and toddlers are adorable. Amy deserves happy moments with the children she loves so much.
Amy Slaton can learn to look on the bright side
Will Amy Slaton ever count her blessings?
Amy has gone to the dark side on screen – whether she’s taking out her aggression in the “Rage Room” or splattering colorful paint on her wedding dress. He doesn’t exactly count his blessings in one year000-lb Sisters season 5. In fact, he seems to loathe everything in his own life. Amy’s new “sad sack” image is not what it seems. It is not martyrdom for theater and ratings. It is a byproduct of serious mental illness. Amy has been strong for too long.
Tammy has been there to help, and sometimes the siblings’ antics are hilarious. For example, when they made scented candles in the kitchen with natural scents (they used “great big onion” and Worcestershire sauce as ingredients, as well as plain beeswax or paraffin), it was so weird it was really entertaining.
Amy can laugh and be happy – she just found it harder to get to a light place during the season. Too much was happening with his brain and body chemistry. It wasn’t his fault.
Living with bipolar disorder is a lot. Balancing medications to treat bipolar disorder can also be very complicated. Patients work with their doctor to find the right combination of medications. Striking that balance can make all the difference. Other stars like Britney Spears and Kanye West have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. At times, both behaved erratically, probably during manic phases when they could not be held responsible for their actions. Hopefully Amy’s medication, if she takes it, will really help her.
Everyone has a breaking point. During 1000-lb Sisters in season 5, Amy found her breaking point. It was parenting alone. It’s exhausting for anyone. There is no martyrdom to fight it and share feelings about it. The only thing that would make Amy a martyr “play” is whining and crying but doing nothing to improve her life. He got help and that is a sign of strength. Even though he reached his season limit, something inside him didn’t want to go down without a fight. So he dug deep and asked for help.
Sources: Amy Slaton/TikTok, use Hollywood/YouTube
1000-LB Sisters
1000-Lb Sisters airs its fifth season. So far, the network has not confirmed a season 6. However, rumors seem to suggest that a second installment is in production.