Angelina Jolie is trapped in the oppressive grasp of a crippling depression, according to recent whispers from the Gossip Mill.

The actress, who was spotted apartment hunting– alone– in New York last week, has reportedly told longtime love Brad Pitt that she needs some time alone after struggling to cope with the pressures of raising their six young children.

“Angelina has told Brad she needs her space. She is a fiercely independent person and needs time alone to feel sane and happy.”

“….When she is feeling stressed and overwhelmed she often goes away by herself. Angelina is in a really low place at the moment and she seems really depressed. In the past few weeks she has had major bouts of moodiness coupled with temper tantrums.”

“There is a massive tension between her and Brad and they have been fighting.”