Comments on: Depressed? 135 Famous People Who Struggled With Depression: 101-135

By: bohemiangirl

bohemiangirl — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 04:52:12 +0000

I’ve had thoughts of writing a book called “Just Get Over It”. That’s what a lot of people say when depression is discussed.

I can’t believe when people, referring to a comment above, say to think happy thoughts or keep yourself busy to cure depression. Please, I can’t even get out of bed in the morning! I just keep taking Paxil and Xanax and pray to God that when I wake up, I’ll have the energy to get out of bed, to get dressed and start my day!

By: IRWIN DRESNER

IRWIN DRESNER — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:07:27 +0000

I HAVE HAD DEPRESSION MY ENTIRE LIFE. I WROTE A BOOK THAT I HAD COPYRIGHTED IN 1996. THE TITLE OF THE BOOK IS.
“DEPRESSION FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE”
“A MEMOIR OF A LIFETIME OF DEPRESSION”

IRWIN DRESNER
KOREA WAR VETERAN

By: IRWIN DRESNER

IRWIN DRESNER — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:45:37 +0000

I HAVE HAD DEPRESSION SINCE I WAS ABOUT 4 YEARS OLD. I HAD IT THRU MY SCHOOL YEARS, MY TIME IN COMBAT DURING THE KOREAN WAR, ALL MY WORKING YEARS. I WROTE A BOOK WITH THE TITLE
“DEPRESSION FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE”
“A MEMOIR OF A LIFETIME OF DEPRESSION”
I HAD IT COPYRIGHTED AND I AM WRITING THE 2nd HALF NOW. MY WIFE PASSED AWAY 8 MONTHS AGO AND I BEEN IN A CONTINUES SEVERE DEPRESSION SINCE. I AM NOW WRITING SONGS BUT THEY ARE ALL SAD. I AM NOW 81 YEARS OLD. A GOOD WEEK TO EVERYONE. SINCERELY
IRWIN DRESNER

By: Ken Sabodish

Ken Sabodish — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:58:32 +0000

I been fighting depression since 1999. I needed to be hospitalized 7 times. Had to be talked off of a bridge once, the other times I was lucky enough to have good family and friends that seen I was getting close to killing myself and made me see help. I’m now doing a lot better, I recently noticed that I’m not thinking about killing myself, and haven’t had a crying spells for no reason in quite sometime. I seem to be getting better without noticing it. I hope this means I’m on the way out. I guess I’m getting better the same way I got sick. Very slowly. I take a combo of 4 different depression drugs, and talk therapy twice a week since 2000. I never thought I’d last this long. So all you that are fighting the battle, hang in there. Some have a long fight while others are lucky enough to have a shorter battle. But it seems if we fight hard we and our family and friends all win.

By: Joyce Davidson

Joyce Davidson — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:38:10 +0000

I have struggled with suicidal depression for many years. My psychiatrist of 5 years doesn’t think I will ever get out of it. The thing that keeps me alive is my husband and kids. I know it would be devastating to them. I am currently on disability for major depression. My career is very male dominated and I have been harassed numorous times.

By: Bert Noodles

Bert Noodles — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:59:23 +0000

Also Andy Richter and David Bowie.

By: Peter Duarte

Peter Duarte — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:58:21 +0000

Kurt Cobain needed a break and thats all people just needed to leave him alone he would still be alive if you guys could of read the signs.

By: Dan A

Dan A — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:24:44 +0000

There is always hope.

I take Lexapro, my wife wellburtin, daughter zoloft and trying to get our son to take his ambilify. He cut his wrists last week. Take your medication. If it’s too expensive get someone any one to help.

We’ve all been to the gates of hell but stop and draw the line right there and don’t go in. Yes the sadness seems overwhelming sometimes but it only seems that way. Keep fighting.

Good luck to everyone

By: International1

International1 — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:50:23 +0000

The mind is a very influential thing. For one to become happy you must be around positivity and think positive in general. This could be difficult for those who do not have anything to share with someone in life. I will suggest that medication is never the answer. Just keep your hands busy and learn a skill or get a hobby. Idle hands are the devil’s workshop.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:44:25 +0000

Never give up hope. I also know of the lead singer of INXS had depression and committed suicde. I think his name was Michael Hutchison? I may of passed him by on the list. So many beautiful talented ppl suffer from this disease, celebrity or not. Its still kept so hidden but slowly coming out more.