Famous People Who Suffer(ed) With Depression

Depression is a major mental illness that has affected many lives. Depression has different levels of severity, ranging from mild to severe clinical depression. Depression can be debilitating to those it strikes. People with depression are in a daily battle. Fortunately, most people with depression have treatable depression. With treatment they are able to productively function in their daily lives. Here is a short list of some famous people who have struggled with the terrible illness depression.
Picture of Actor Jon Hamm
Actor JonHamm
Picture of Actor Zach Braff
Actor Zach Braff
Picture of Country Singer Tammy Wynette
Singer Tammy Wynette
Picture of Author Leo Tolstoy
Author Leo Tolstoy


Picture of Actress/Writer  Emma Thompson
Actress/Writer Emma Thompson
Picture of Actress Winona Ryder
Actress Winona Ryder
Picture of Author J.K. Rowling
Author J.K. Rowling
Picture of Comedian Rosie O'Donnell
Comedian Rosie O'Donnell
Picture of Singer Sheryl Crow
Singer Sheryl Crow
Picture of TV Legend Dick Clark
TV Legend Dick Clark
Picture of Actress Delta Burke
Actress Delta Burke
Picture of NFL Quarterback Terry Bradshaw
NFL Quarterback Terry Bradshaw


Picture of Actress/Comedian Roseann Barr
Actress/Comedian Roseann Barr
Picture of Olympic Diver Greg Louganis
Olympic Diver Greg Louganis

Picture of Singer Janet Jackson
Singer Janet Jackson
Picture of Actress Ashley Judd
Actress Ashley Judd
Picture of Actor Heath Ledger
Actor Heath Ledger

Picture of Tipper Gore
Tipper Gore
Picture of Singer Billy Joel
Singer Billy Joel
If you suffer from depression, you are not alone. Millions of Americans share the same struggle. We can however seek treatment, and with treatment we will most likely be able to successfully fight the black dog of depression. Do not give in to your illness, fight it, and work hard to be a contributing, happy person in this world.

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