Comments on: Access Tom

By: ronnie

ronnie — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 02:23:04 +0000

I have been so upset with tom for his comments on brooke for all that I have read here today many need to get some info. I choose not to think brooke did this for money,she was in a very very rough place in her life some women have even hurt there children during this time .How dare you or anyone eles critize her for getting help. MAYBE she can help another mother before they hurt themselves or child. I have lost all respect for mister perfect stuck on himself TOM> AND YES there is proof of chemical inbalances as well as depression……… …………………. DR.

By: D

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 18:22:01 +0000

it seems like no one was really talking about this til people magazine reported it.

By: Lorraine Sukhu

Lorraine Sukhu — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 01:12:57 +0000

Dear Mr. Tom Cruise:

Congratulations on your new love, she’s very beautiful.

I watched you on Oprah a little while ago and decided to try and see if you would be so kind to help us.

My nephew in Queens Village, New York, comes from a family of one other brother and single mother. His dad is disabled. Justine had to put himself through high school working at MacDonalds. He now works for a restaurant until 1:00a.m. in the morning. Until recently the three of them lived in a one bedroom apartment. His mother works two jobs to keep everything going. When I worked I always supported them, but now I am disabled with bipolar mood disorder, so I am unable to help as much. I live on disability. Justin needs a car, since the one that he is driving is falling apart. He found one for $4,000.00 we have all chipped in but we are missing two thousand.

I am kindl y asking you to please help us if you can.

Justin Deebrah
93 23 218th Street
Queens Village
New York
11428

Tel: (416) 483-6760
D1Trigga@aol.com

Sincerely,

Lorraine Sukhu
sukhu9015@rogers.com

By: tara

tara — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 22:34:16 +0000

Has anyone thought about Tom’s side to things? Why do you think most of Hollywood are Scientologists. Most of us ordinary people are NOT actors. Tom and Brooke Shields are actors.

Tom was saying that if he were put on drugs he wold never had had the “acting career ” he has. Wouldn’t you all agree that anitdpressants may alter one’s artistic acting ability. I certainly would agree. It’s no wonder he preaches against them. He seems to be having some troubles. Maybe doctors have offered more drugs to him. But if he takes them, he would probably have to give up his career, it would alter his artistic ability.

This is probably what he meant when he referred
to Brooke Shields. She can’t really be and “actress” and have that type of sucessful career on antidepressants.

You all shouldn’t be so quick to judge another person. You are all juding him. Doesn’t make much sense to me.

By: Jean Litz

Jean Litz — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 15:03:23 +0000

Re: Cruise’s comments to all of us regarding depression and antidepressants….it is appalling that anyone could be so ill informed and close minded. It is hard to fathom someone would make a comment that impressionable fans could give credance to and suffer harm despite the fact that Cruise is not a mental health expert. This is both unimformed and irresponsible. People accept his Scientology beliefs….he should return the favor. If emotions were as limited as he suggests, life would resemble his films. Jean Litz

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 12:20:40 +0000

Tom is getting great P/R from all of this. I’ll still watch his movies if they get reviews, I won’t toss my RAIN MAN DVD into the trash. But it has confirmed what I always suspected — that his life is a mess. Coming out criticizing another celebrity’s use of medication is STUPID, but it gets you publicity. It is the same low level tactic used by boxers and wrestlers. Every Scientologist I know defends their organization by attacking other organizations/people. If it works for you Tom, great. Leave Brooke Shields out of it. Like Michael Douglas’s character says in THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT, “She’s way out of your league.”

By: Valerie

Valerie — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 06:53:34 +0000

I am a believer in Christ too, but judging Tom as you had done in your comment is not Christ like. We (Christians) are to point out God’s words and guide to life in the Bible, but we are not to judge. All we have to do is pray for non Christians and hope that someone close enough to him can reach his heart and open his mind to the one and true God. Condeming someone you do not know personally is not the right way. I don’t know much about Scientology in which Tom believes in, but I’m sure there is good in it to.

As I read Tom’s bibliography, it touched me to hear the hardships he has experienced as a youngster, having dyslexia, moving from place to place, and who knows other personal things may have happened that made him the way he is, but he has turned out pretty successful, and currently happy in love. I just pray that he will find his way to the good news of Christ and I believe that Katie Holmes may show him the light. I beleive I read it somewhere that she is Catholic, she is also young, not so experience in life, not spoiled (yet) of the glamour of Hollywood, likes similar things that Tom does, all in all it looks good for both Katie and Tom to team up, and hopefully get married. I wish them both luck and God’s blessing. If it is God’s will so be it.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 05:14:15 +0000

Tom..I don’t give a crap who he is..Not that I don’t know..but he is human just as anyone else on this planet..I am disturbed by his beliefs…Not a believer in Christ..hope he is right because if he is not..he is getting all his rewards in this life…and saving nothing for his after life with Christ..This life is but a vapor compared to eternity..Has the poor man sold his soul for the short term reward? The bible says yes he has. Tom..you are worth more than fame could ever give you in this life. God gives all of us a plan and purpose..entertaining others is great..but not our reason for being. Why would a higher power..need us to entertain each other??

By: tara

tara — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 04:54:36 +0000

To Laura:

You have the quote wrong. He said there was no science behind the drugs. He said there WAS a hormonal and chemical imbalance and he’s right. Research the drugs, and you will find that NO ONE and I do mean NO ONE really knows what they actually do to the brain chemically, or anything else for that matter.

He didn’t call it a character flaw, he said she shouldn’t promote it (like writing a book for millions of people to read) She did this to make money, please. For all you know Brooke Shields was never depressed and wrote the book for all for money. Don’t be so gullable everyone.

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 00:55:10 +0000

Take a look at this quote:
“When you talk about postpartum, you can take people today, women, and what you do is you use vitamins. There is a hormonal thing that is going on, scientifically, you can prove that. But when you talk about emotional, chemical imbalances in people, there is no science behind that,”.

The authoritative and blanket statement that there is no science behind emotional, chemical imbalances is absolutely not true.

According to the Mayo Clinic:
“Depression after childbirth can vary in duration and severity — ranging from mild to severe forms. Many new moms experience a mild, short-lived depression, sometimes called the baby blues. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists estimates that 70 percent to 85 percent of women experience the baby blues after childbirth. This condition includes symptoms such as sadness and anxiety, which usually begin in the initial days after childbirth and last for about seven to 10 days.

About 10 percent of new mothers experience a more severe form of depression called postpartum depression. The associated feelings, such as sadness, anxiety and restlessness, can be so strong that they interfere with daily tasks. Postpartum depression can occur at any time within about the first six months after giving birth. If left untreated, it can last up to a year or longer.

In rare cases, an even more severe form of depression, postpartum psychosis, can develop. Some of the symptoms of this mental illness are similar to those of postpartum depression, but they’re more extreme.

Experiencing depression after childbirth isn’t a character flaw or a weakness. For many, it’s a normal part of giving birth. The good news is that for most, a combination of self-care measures and medical treatment can improve symptoms.”

Vitamins are certainly an option to good health, but there are times when other measures can be employed. None of us has the right to judge.
The bottom line is that we are all entitled to our own opinion, but we must also know when to shut up.