Elon Musk: I’m “Almost Always” Sober During Late-Night Social Media Posts, Despite Depression and Ketamine Use
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, clarified in a recent interview with journalist Don Lemon that he is usually sober during his late-night or early morning social media sessions on X, despite dealing with bouts of depression and using the medication ketamine to manage his mental health. Musk has faced criticism and scrutiny over his reported use of drugs, which could impact his companies and their business relationships.
Ketamine: A Helpful Solution for Musk’s Negative Chemical State
During the interview, Musk explained that he experiences negative mental states, which he described as a type of depression unrelated to any specific situation. He revealed his prescription for ketamine from a legitimate doctor and uses the drug sparingly, only once every other week or so. Ketamine is primarily used in hospitals as an anesthetic, but its potential benefits for mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety have gained attention.
Musk’s Late-Night Posting Habits: Sober or Not?
Although Musk emphasized that he doesn’t consume alcohol or smoke marijuana, he did not specify whether he was referring to ketamine when he stated that he is almost always sober during late-night posting sessions. Musk has previously discussed his prescription use of ketamine on X, making him one of the most prominent figures to publicly share his experience with this drug.
Executing Value for Investors: Musk’s Focus Amid Controversies
Musk argued that what truly matters to investors is the execution of building value for them, as Tesla’s market worth surpasses the rest of the car industry combined. He believed his depression was genetic and didn’t anticipate any adverse impact on his companies or their contracts as a result of his ketamine use.
Advertising on X: The Future of the Platform
The interview between Musk and Lemon touched upon several topics, including Musk’s opinions on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and Tesla’s Cybertruck demand. Musk also addressed the state of X’s core advertising business, which has faced challenges due to an increase in hateful and controversial content on the platform. Despite this, almost all advertisers have returned, according to Musk, and both advertising and subscription revenue are growing rapidly. He expressed little interest in making adjustments to the platform’s policies to appease advertisers who have left X.
