Depression and What I Would Tell

[@followthispaigetreadwell6840]

Beautiful boy who grows up to be a beautiful man that shares his dark pain daily with the world thru the love of words and music and connects us to help get us thru our dark pain too. I have also sought the unconditional love of my beloved dogs for emotional balance and I pray that people like us that suffer a dar rider...can also give meaning to the world by showing how deep we feel by connecting thru compassion and empathy. Keep going Rick....I’ve been your follower and listener since I was too young to understand but somehow knew what you were saying “to me”. Xoxoxo

[@jama17gill]

My sons and I LOVE Rick not only for his Music and Acting. but because he's also such an honest and open guy, and he is such a positive role model for those who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, etc... You can see by my default picture that we have met him, too!!! My one son also struggles with the same conditions that Rick does, so, seeing how Rick has been performing on both the stage and in the movies/television almost all of his life has been an inspiration to my son. HUGE HUGS to you, Rick Springfield!!! He's also almost 70 years old, and is still Rockin' n' Rollin'!!!

[@pampenuel910]

Thank you for sharing. Depression makes it easy to feel like you're different from everyone else, so it helps to hear that it's not just you.

[@TINKYBRAT]

Thank you Rick. Depression runs in my family and i wish i had known when i was younger. When you see someone so successful, you think how can they be depressed? Ive read your memoir Late, Late at Night and your honesty was so incredible. And Yes Dogs Rule!

[@JoyceS77743]

Good job Rick!,..and thanks for the insight on a very serious problem, Depression! We all go through so much in life & we all can help and lift up each other!!! Stay healthy young man!

[@jogadog445]

I hug dogs too, Rick. I'm blessed that I can do that for a living as well.

[@mariehitchings2281]

U are great person to be doing this and making people aware of this u have come a long way

[@angelajanisse9274]

I suffer from severe depression and anxiety I'm on medication and my dogs

[@mariehitchings2281]

Yes our fur babies always help