“I’ve been getting online bullied and in public by people for 9 months. I’ve spoken about BPD and being suicidal publicly only in the hopes that it will help bring awareness and help kids like myself who don’t want to be on this earth,” he wrote via Instagram post at the time. “I just want you guys to know. No matter how hard the internet or anyone tries to make me kill myself. I won’t.
when he posted a series of alarming Instagram messages, writing, “I really don’t want to be on this earth anymore. I’m doing my best to stay here for you but I actually don’t know how much longer I can last. All I’ve ever tried to do was help people. Just remember I told you so.” star officially removed himself from social media, he further explained his reasoning behind distancing himself from online culture.
, or on any social media platform,” he shared in a statement at the time. “The Internet is an evil place and it doesn’t make me feel good. Why should I spend any time on negative energy when my real life is f—king lit. The fact that I even have to say this proves my point. I love you all and I’m sure I’ll be back at some point. Your neighborhood goon, Pete.”after only a week.
Davidson was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder in 2017 and hasn’t shied away from talking bout his mental health struggles over the years. Earlier this week, the New York native got candid about how the jokes surrounding his love life took a toll on his well-being — especially while he was working on“When it’s your own show, and I’ll be sitting in the back watching the cold open and [it’s] topical political humor or whatever in the culture,