Kirsten Dunst Admits Struggle With Depression

Access Hollywood - May 27, 2008 3:29 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Kirsten Dunst has opened up about her visit to rehab earlier this year.

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Dunst checked in to Utah's Cirque Lodge in February for undisclosed reasons. In a new interview with E! online columnist Marc Malkin, Dunst explained why she went to the facility.

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"I didn't go to Cirque Lodge for alcohol abuse or drug abuse," Dunst told the columnist. "I went there for depression."

Dunst said she consulted a number of people - from doctors to friends and family - before heading in for treatment.

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"It was a good six months before I decided to go away," Dunst said. "I was struggling, and I had the opportunity to go somewhere and take care of myself. I was fortunate to have the resources to do it. My friends and family thought it was a good idea, too. But I didn't know where to go. My doctor recommended Cirque Lodge."

The actress, who is currently shooting "All Good Things" with Ryan Gosling in New York City, said she went on the record about her depression to clear up the rumors that have hit the tabloids about her Cirque Lodge visit.

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"There's been a lot of misrepresentation about what is going on in my life, and it's been very painful for my friends and family," she said. "Everyone feels like they have to defend me. They hear the rumors, and it puts them in a defensive position. Now that I'm feeling stronger, I was prepared to say something."

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  • CK
    im really a huge fan of KD.. hope you can make more movies :-)
    report abuseposted August 17, 2008 9:42 AM PDT
  • ayu
    i believe that you go to rehab because of your depression, kiki. because i am your huge fans.. and i know that you are not using drugs. :)
    report abuseposted August 16, 2008 8:35 AM PDT
  • Fay
    It's hard to admit this, harder still if your life is so closely scrutinized. Good for her for getting the support she needs!
    report abuseposted May 28, 2008 7:32 AM PDT
  • karan
    Hi Dear KD, U are such a wonderful person it happens, U must visit to India for some meditation i think Indians have much better solutions for depression it can be either in Yoga, meditation etc. Believe me Thanks Karan J
    report abuseposted May 28, 2008 4:02 AM PDT
  • alexandrab
    This is not the place to post sex ads
    report abuseposted May 27, 2008 11:02 PM PDT
  • alexandrab
    Kirsten that is great that you finally are seeking help, and doesn't matter what people say about you, because you know that it isn't true. And it takes a strong person to admit that your have a problem. Good on yah, and I hope it works out in the end, and remember to think positive
    report abuseposted May 27, 2008 11:01 PM PDT
  • Klamath Falls REALLY SUCKS !
    I mean -- NOT HERE, ROSA %@!*# LADY !! That's S - L - U - T ! Ho, you belong on Sunset, selling it on a Friday NIght, hON !
    report abuseposted May 27, 2008 11:00 PM PDT
  • Klamath Falls REALLY SUCKS !
    Hey, ROSA %@!*# 'WANNA-BE' ACTRESS -- go sell on the sidewalk on SUNSET, NOW HERE !!!
    report abuseposted May 27, 2008 10:59 PM PDT
  • micheles
    This is what happens to kid actors when they grow up. They get too much too fast and they crash at a young adult age.
    report abuseposted May 27, 2008 6:26 PM PDT
  • jessica a
    you are so nice kirsten.you can do better..
    report abuseposted May 27, 2008 5:53 PM PDT
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