article_snippet: Brendon representatives responded to CNN with a statement that said, "Nicholas is battling a disease.
article_snippet: Nicholas has been suffering from a lifelong desolation due to childhood trauma and Nicholas is finally coming to terms with what happened and where Nicholas sees Nicholas in the future.
article_snippet: This is the first time in Nicholas adult life that Nicholas is able to admit Nicholas troubles publicly, and Nicholas wants to do so while seeking the treatment that is best for Nicholas.
article_snippet: This goes beyond a few months in a rehabilitation center, or a quick dose of anti-depressants: "Nicholas struggle will go on for years, but "Nicholas has a strong support system behind "Nicholas that will guide "Nicholas through the uphill battle that is chronic depression.
article_snippet: While it's been depicted that "Nicholas is a raging alcoholic with an anger problem, that is not the case.
article_snippet: In the coming months, as "Nicholas seeks treatment and speaks out about "Nicholas demons, we are hoping to clear up any misconceptions about "Nicholas character and "Nicholas illness.
article_snippet: Nicholas has sought legal and medical counsel to guide "Nicholas.