Rep. Jackson's condition 'more serious' than thought, getting in-patient treatment

[Geee]

TheHill:

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.), who took a leave of absence from Congress, is suffering from a medical condition more serious than "initially believed," according to a statement from his office.

The nine-term lawmaker is receiving "in-patient" treatment for "certain physical and emotional ailments," the statement noted. It did not provide additional details about his illness or how long he would be absent from Capital Hill.

 

"Congressman Jackson's medical condition is more serious than we thought and initially believed," Jackson spokesman Frank Watkins said. "Recently, we have been made aware that he has grappled with certain physical and emotional ailments privately for a long period of time."

 

 

The Illinois congressman had been on medical leave since June 10 because of exhaustion. He is receiving treatment at a medical facility, according to Watkins.

 

"At present, he is undergoing further evaluation and treatment at an in-patient medical facility," the statement continues. "According to the preliminary diagnosis from his doctors, Congressman Jackson will need to receive extended in-patient treatment as well as continuing medical treatment thereafter. We ask that you keep Congressman Jackson and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult period."

[pollyannaish]

I wish for him healing and peace, a long and happy life and freedom from his demons.

 

 

And a new and less stressful job.

[Chickadee]

Amen to "a new and less stressful job" for Rep. Jackson, @pollyannaish.

 

Twitter and other sources are beginning to question the 'exhaustion', 'personal and emotional ailment' statements. Here's one twitter quote: "Jesse Jackson Jr. being treated for "exhaustion." I wonder if he's exhausted from drugs, alcohol, sex or federal investigators."

[RidesAPaleHorse]

"Congressman Jackson's medical condition is more serious than we thought and initially believed,"

 

Translation:

 

"His head was further up his ass than we thought."