‘Buffy’ Xander Nicholas Brendon Talks Dr Phil Addiction Intervention Walkout After Arrest

It has been a rough year for former Buffy the Vampire Slayer star and comic writer Nicholas Brendon. The Xander actor has been arrested three times this year, on charges of public intoxication, grand theft and criminal mischief, including his recent arrest in Myrtle Beach, SC. Recently, Brendon went to Dr. Phil for help dealing with his issues of depression and addiction. However, Brendon walked out of the intervention. Now, Brendon is opening up about why he left the interview, via a Facebook post.

Brendon started his explaination off by praising some of the good that Dr. Phil has done for people:

“First and foremost, I want to acknowledge all the good Dr. Phil has done for people, famous or not. His production has spent millions on helping people turn their lives around.”

However, the experience didn’t go so well for Brendon, as he pointed out:

“I was on the Dr. Phil Show today and walked off. I’m sure you’re wondering why. My illnesses and addictions are a daily struggle for me, and I am committed to working on them for the rest of my life. A big part of that is focusing on positivity.”

Brendon was not so comfortable with the approach that Dr. Phil took to his interview, adding:

“I’m the first to admit I’ve messed up, a lot, and I’ve hurt people I care about and who care about me. When I was in that seat, I felt that Dr. Phil went for the jugular, talking about some of my recent mistakes, with no build up. I felt that he wanted me to lay the darkest parts of myself on national TV right from the start, and I’m not willing to do that."

“Buffy never chased ratings, and neither should I. Rest assured I am in private treatment and we are going deep so I can live a long and happy life.”

We wish Nicholas Brendon all the best one his road to recovery.

If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide, please seek treatment. You can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7 or by visiting the website at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.