Delta Burke Checks Into Psychiatric Ward

From TMZ:

TMZ has learned "Designing Women" star Delta Burke checked herself into a psychiatric hospital last week for depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and "hoarding."

Burke, 51, has done an interview with TMZ TV, in which she describes how hoarding (being a pack rat) has ruined her life, but she believes she may now be able to conquer it.

Meanwhile, TV's "The Insider" sent out a press release with a quote from Delta's rep saying:

"She regularly checks into a health clinic to have her medication adjusted and to be tested for depressions, diabetes, and many other health problems. She is in a mental health clinic today and is still fighting depression. She checks in for days at a time... this is not uncommon for her."

Comments

[KittysBlue]

Hugggs sweet Delta. This screwed up mess of the last eight years has left us all broken. Sending you good thoughts and best wishes. xoxoxo

[raker]

On today's (Thurdsday's) Oprah: Overweight women who hoard stuff. How conveeeeenient. I sense an Oprah/Dr. Phil intervention coming.

[adc]

I think she's been hoarding a few too many Twinkies.

But, now the Britney's out of the psych ward, we need another top notch celebrity's trials and tribulations to follow. Delta Burke may just be that top-notch celebrity.

You go, Delta! Keep us entertained and enthralled!

[CoulterIsASuccubus]

She's a Republican. Of course she's a depressed hoarder.

[kyliepoo]

I think she just needs to hear a Tom Cruise speech.

[kellygrrrl]

yes, dear, you were crazy before crazy was cool

[TexPenn]

I think that "Designing Women" was one of the
funniest "Sit-Coms" ever. They managed to bring
up real life problems and mix it with humor. I
wish Nothing but the Best for Ms. Burke!

[Grulg]

Pack-ratting? that's an old affliction. Hmmm. Rick and AJ should check into this one....

[larry278]

The good people in fly over country still think that checking into a psych ward to titrate one's meds is a sign that you are nuts.

[marignymitch]

Need attention? Career in tailspin? Commit yourself. It's hot. Celebrity psych ward lockdown is the new hot. Hey, Amy Wino, rehab is so 2007. As is jail, Paris. Brit Brit as trend-setter? Who knew?

[anastasiabeaverhousen]

Sad to hear this, but glad she's getting some help. Now, if the camera vultures will just leave her alone and give her some space....

[ladygreenslippers]

Go Delta, keep up the fight.

[officefan]

I met Delta this year in a work situation. She was as friendly, funny, and lovely as they come. I walked away charmed and felt like you want to protect her.

Let's leave her alone as she obviously seeks help when she needs it, and goes about her life with dignity. I wish her a speedy recovery.

[Merg]

God Bless and keep, Delta!

[katlade]

WTF. Is everyone jumping on Brits bandwagon? Whatever, I guess. How ever you can get the attention you so desire?