“I immediately wanted to eat a bullet”: Two and a Half Men Star Charlie Sheen Wanted To Kill Himself After HIV Diagnosis
Charlie Sheen, famously known for his role in the American sitcom Two and a Half Men was diagnosed with HIV in 2015. The actor later revealed that he had been suffering from the same, four years prior to his diagnosis. HIV affects nearly 1.2 million people in the US and rarely do a few get the privilege of health care. Thus, the Golden Globe winner Charlie Sheen opened up about his HIV diagnosis and his battle for life.
Living with HIV can be an insufferable experience, Sheen shared in an interview with ABC news about his journey from being diagnosed to carrying on his life on a daily basis. He shared his experience of feeling like a light bearer for those battling with the disease.
Charlie Sheen opens up about his HIV diagnosis
The Golden Globe-winning actor Charlie Sheen was diagnosed with HIV. In an interview with ABC News, the actor shared the graveness of the disease, making millions aware. HIV being a common and life-threatening disease affect a major population in the US. Sheen wanted to be the light bearer for those battling with the same.
Given the opportunity, health care benefits, and platform to speak, Sheen shared “I feel like I’m carrying the torch” for those suffering in anonymity. Alongside the GMA host Michael Strahan, Sheen opened up about his diagnosis.
“I’m so grateful for what was available when it happened and even more grateful for what’s available right now, when I’m, I’m in the middle of it, you know?”
Sheen shared, commenting upon the healthcare benefits he received. Despite the disease being common and widely spread, there are rarely a handful of people who get the right medication and healthcare.
No matter how great the healthcare benefits might be, a person usually loses the ground beneath their feet upon being diagnosed with such an ailment. Charlie Sheen shared his experience regarding the same.
Charlie Sheen lost his will to live post-diagnosis
Charlie Sheen later revealed that he was diagnosed with HIV in 2015, and following his report declaration, the actor lost his will to live.
“The day I was diagnosed, I immediately wanted to eat a bullet,” Sheen confessed. “But my mom was there, I wouldn’t do that in front of her, or let her find me to clean up that mess.”
Sheen shared, how privileged he was to have hope in life, despite being diagnosed with such a life-threatening ailment. “But then, something else came over me. They gave me a handful of pills and said, ‘You can go home now, and you’re going to live.‘” Sheen quoted his doctor’s diagnosis.
The actor further, quite modestly, pointed out how he wouldn’t have been called for an interview if he would have been suffering from something a little less grave. “If I was there with, you know, brain cancer or, or, a stomach thing, or some meningitis. We wouldn’t be sitting here right now.” Sheen added.
Sheen’s honesty and positive attitude got him through his day, on a daily basis, despite his constant suffering.
Charlie Sheen shares his daily life experience
The Major League actor came out publically about being HIV positive, four years post-diagnosis. He shared with Strahan that feels “really good” and has come a long way since his first diagnosis. The actor shared that some days of his life “are better than others. But, most days are pretty frickin’ cool.”
Sheen further shared his experience of being a part of the Food and Drug Administration Study, to find a new treatment for HIV. “I am so grateful, for eight months now, I’ve been enrolled in an FDA study…for a medication for a drug called PRO-140,” Sheen shared with Strahan. The actor further assured, “It’s not this hideous cocktail that leads to so many side effects and, and just, just so much disdain, you know, emotionally and physically.” Sheen added, “It’s one shot a week, and there’s no side effects.”
He further explained all the good and bad experiences he had and how he rarely regrets any of those. His will to live has become strong enough for him to survive his ailment and carry on his life amid shooting and treatment.
Source: ABC News
