Fantasia Barrino: Overdose Was No Accident

By PopEater Staff Posted Aug 23rd 2010 10:26AM

'American Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino is finally opening up about her recent overdose -- admitting it was no accident. "I didn't have any fight in me. I didn't care about anything. I just wanted out," Barrino tells VH1 in a new 'Behind the Music' interview (via PEOPLE).

Two weeks ago, Barrino was admitted to Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville in Charlotte, N.C., after overdosing on aspirin and a sleep aid, following reports that she was seeing a married man, Antwuan Cook, who she believed was separated from his wife. Barrino is now reportedly facing a lawsuit from the man's wife.

"At that moment, I wanted out. I wanted it to be over with," she admits.

"I just sat in the closet and looked at the mirror and took all the pills in the bottle. I wanted to go to sleep and just be at peace. I knew exactly what I was doing. You can't accidentally take a whole bottle of pills," she said.

Barrino's manager found her on the floor after exchanging a series of text messages. "Her emotions were extremely low," he said. "She'd been crying all day. Fantasia was just numb. Fantasia texted me, saying 'I love you.' I wrote back, 'I love you more.' Then it hit me."

"I wrote, 'You better not do anything or think about doing anything stupid.' And I left it at that. About 10 minutes later, Fantasia texted me back, and she said, 'Already did.' I went into Fantasia's room and saw her on the floor, and my heart just dropped."

Her manager released a statement on August 10 saying the singer is "not responsible for the deterioration of the Cooks' marriage" and that she will "weather this storm with the dignity and grace that she has exemplified throughout" her life.

Barrino, an eight-time Grammy nominee, was the 2004 winner of 'American Idol.' Her VH1 'Behind the Music' interview airs at 9PM ET/PT Tuesday, the same day her new album, 'Back to Me,' is released.

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Singer Fantasia poses backstage during the Vh1 Upfront 2010 at Pier 59 Studios on April 20, 2010 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - APRIL 20: (FILE PHOTO) Singer Fantasia poses backstage during the Vh1 Upfront 2010 at Pier 59 Studios on April 20, 2010 in New York City. Fantasia has been hospitalized after an overdose of pills. According to her manager Brian Denkins she is now in stable condition. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fantasia

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NEW YORK - APRIL 20: Singer Fantasia and TV personality Ray J pose backstage during the Vh1 Upfront 2010 at Pier 59 Studios on April 20, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fantasia;Ray J

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NEW YORK - APRIL 20: Singers Brandy (L) and Fantasia speak backstage during the Vh1 Upfront 2010 at Pier 59 Studios on April 20, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brandy;Fantasia

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NEW YORK - APRIL 20: Singer Fantasia poses backstage during the Vh1 Upfront 2010 at Pier 59 Studios on April 20, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fantasia

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NEW YORK - APRIL 20: (L-R) Singer Fantasia, TV personality Ray J and singer Brandy pose backstage during the Vh1 Upfront 2010 at Pier 59 Studios on April 20, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fantasia;Ray J;Brandy

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Comments

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Tuesday 24 August

By veronica

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What about her daughter? All talk about sacrificing so much to take care of her daughter, she opts out in killing herself. Nice

Friday 27 August

By lifeisgood

Having survived domestic violence, I have felt the depth of despair. However, there is one thing which kept me from wanting "out" -my children. Don't let fame and drama cause you to lose sight of who really matters the most in this world Fantasia -your daughter.

Saturday 25 September

By Cynthia Bowdre

Hello Hi Fantasia I love you and your music as a mother of three i am mad at you for what you did but i know it was just pain in your heart but you must stay strong and move on because it will always be people trying to bring you down dont let the bad get the best of you .you let the good get the best out of you fantasia I LOve you and is your biggest fan one day i pray we will meet you stay being Fantasai Barrino and live your life too the Fullest.

Tuesday 09 November

By HUMBLE

I LOVE YOU FANTASIA

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