Real Life Stories
Many famous people have opened up about their struggles with depression. Athletes like Terry Bradshaw, Barrett Robbins, Ricky Williams, Eric Hipple and David Feherty have all discussed their depression. Other notable men such as Winston Churchill, Harrison Ford, Marlon Brando and Jim Carrey have also come forward.
But what about regular guys dealing with depression—men like you? Here, you can read about everyday guys who have faced depression. These are normal men trying to build marriages and raise families. They’re sharing their stories to help you or someone you care about beat depression.
“I was diagnosed with clinical depression about five years ago. Depression is a physical illness. With any bad situations I’d experienced before — a bad game or my two previous divorces — I got over them. This time I just could not get out of the hole.
The anxiety attacks were frequent and extensive. I had weight loss, which I’d never had before. I couldn’t stop crying. And if I wasn’t crying, I was angry, bitter, hateful and mean-spirited. I couldn’t sleep, couldn’t concentrate. It just got crazy.”
–Terry Bradshaw on his experience with depression, USA Today 2004