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.

Actor JonHamm

Actor Zach Braff

Singer Tammy Wynette

Author Leo Tolstoy

Actress/Writer Emma Thompson

Actress Winona Ryder

Author J.K. Rowling

Comedian Rosie O'Donnell

Singer Sheryl Crow

TV Legend Dick Clark

Actress Delta Burke

NFL Quarterback Terry Bradshaw

Actress/Comedian Roseann Barr

Olympic Diver Greg Louganis

Singer Janet Jackson

Actress Ashley Judd

Actor Heath Ledger

Tipper Gore

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.

Posted by gerald bouthner