Delta Burke in Psychiatric Ward

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

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46. She's been on talk shows in the past talking about her issues (which she has had for ages). The hoarding thing is a trip. I knew someone ages whose mother was a hoarder. My God. Every room in the house was stacked to the ceiling with crap and there was this little narrow path that led from room to room. I get freaky if I have too many little pieces of paper around.

Posted at 12:35PM on Feb 6th 2008 by DeeBee

47. Hey.
Delta Burke has had depression for sometime now. She has been struggling with this her whole career. I just think more and more people are admitting to this, instead of keeping it quiet. You should not be embarassed to admit you have depression or anxiety disorder. People need to ask for help and not keep it to yourself. There is help out there and you can get better.

Posted at 12:37PM on Feb 6th 2008 by Stingray

48. I fail to see why "hoarding" requires a stay in the looney bin, wouldn't a closet organizer do the trick?

Posted at 12:38PM on Feb 6th 2008 by Dixie Carter

49. They're coming to take me away, ha-haaa!!
They're coming to take me away, ho-ho, hee-hee, ha-haaa
To the funny farm. Where life is beautiful all the time and I'll be
happy to see those nice young men in their clean white coats and they're
coming to take me away, ha-haaa!!!!!

You thought it was a joke and so you laughed, you laughed when I had said
that loosing you would make me flip my lid.. RIGHT???
I know you laughed, I heard you laugh, you laughed you laughed and
laughed and then you left, but now you know I'm utterly mad... And..

They're coming to take me away, ha-haaa,
They're coming to take me away, ho-ho, hee-hee, ha-haaa.
To the happy home. With trees and flowers and chirping birds and basket
weavers who sit and smile and twiddle their thumbs and toes and they're
coming to take me away, ha-haaa!!!

Posted at 12:42PM on Feb 6th 2008 by SuperStarSteve

50. Just makes me more glad that I live in a small town in the middle of nowhere. Obviously living in LA or anywhere around that place, being famous or having money is not good for your mental well being. Lock 'em all up, Hollywierd is going to burn in hell anyways.

Posted at 12:45PM on Feb 6th 2008 by Tara

51. I wish her the best and will pray for her speedy recovery.

Posted at 12:48PM on Feb 6th 2008 by Victoria

52. didnt i predict looney bins are going to be the cool thing to do?

Posted at 12:49PM on Feb 6th 2008 by RoughDaddy

53. That poor lady, I don't understand these types of illnesses, it's easy to say "just throw the crap away!" but, apparently they can't just make it go away. Makes me appreciate my life even more.

Posted at 12:51PM on Feb 6th 2008 by Shasta D.

54. Delta is a very talented actress. It is shocking to hear about her mental problem. But at the same time, she has shown a lot of maturity by checking herself into the hospital for treatment instead of doing what some other celebrities do which is create public spectacles of their mental meltdowns.

Posted at 12:55PM on Feb 6th 2008 by squidoo.comforeign_currency_trading

55. It's nice to see that some people are getting help or trying to get help for their problems. Now if the rest of the world would try and get some help.....because EVERYONE has problems and no one is perfect....then this world would be a better place!

Posted at 12:59PM on Feb 6th 2008 by world peace

56. After seeing how screwed up most of Hollywood celebrities are it's a wonder why anyone would want to move there and go into that profession. All the money in the world would not be attractive enough to live that lifestyle. Perhaps "stars" need to be neurotic and narcissistic to begin with to make it in Hollywood for careers which don't have much longevity..

Posted at 12:59PM on Feb 6th 2008 by wackos in hollywood

57. As a healthcare worker, I know the problem with folk no matter their age , race or size. It can be a BIG problem when we let ourself go and do whatever we think with this one body we will ever have here on earth. I beg of you regardless of your status in life- TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY! Delta, I enjoy her smart crack on the telly, however, she is now overweight, older, and NEED to make life change that will keep her sane- free from fear, self doubt and as a religious person, she knows how to pray so Delta my sister, ask God to help you make the necessary change in your life and get centured once again. Life is just too short for people like you to make a fool of yourself- FIX YR PROBLEMS dearie, and shed the clutters and have peace and contentment. You will live to be 100. Praying for you to find PEACE-
Carmen

Posted at 1:12PM on Feb 6th 2008 by cARMEN

58. If it's the new thing great if that helps these people or any person then there is nothing wrong with that if you feel you need help or trying to help someone. good luck to all!!

Posted at 1:20PM on Feb 6th 2008 by justme

59. Aww I love Delta!! At least she is seeking help for her problems. Millions of Americans have mental illness. Its nothing to be ashamed about. Its the ones who are in denial that are the drain upon society. (cough cough Britney)
Get better soon, Delta!!!!!!

Posted at 1:21PM on Feb 6th 2008 by DeltaFan

60. Medications alone don't resolve issues like she describes. Hopefully she gets some good, intensive therapy for her issues.

Posted at 1:21PM on Feb 6th 2008 by JL

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