Naomi Judd Reveals Her Struggle With Depression: ‘I Couldn’t Get Out’ | Megyn Kelly TODAY

In her new book, “River of Time,” Grammy-winning country music star Naomi Judd reveals her secret battle with depression. On Megyn Kelly TODAY, she tells Megyn “I went into this deep, dark, terrifying hole, and I couldn’t get out.” She also talks about her daughter Ashley Judd’s claim that she was sexually harassed by Harvey Weinstein.
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Naomi Judd Reveals Her Struggle With Depression: ‘I Couldn’t Get Out’ | Megyn Kelly TODAY

[@candycologne840]

She is still a champion in my eyes. She held on for so long and gave such a fight for her life. May God rest her soul.

[@juanmadrid2960]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@richcountyratrodsjrod2329]

A true hero champion!

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

I had depression for a couple of years, it was circumstantial; an accumulation of stress and it chickened me out. I haven’t felt such darkness ever. I became afraid of myself, my own thoughts. So, she’s a champ. Very strong woman.

[@daisygirl1217]

What people without depression don't realize is that it takes great mental strength to take your life. It's not as cut and dry as most people think, nor is it selfish.

[@candycologne840]

@@daisygirl1217 agreed, i used to be one of those ignorant, naïve people who saw it as a selfish act, until i suffered my own mental breakdown and battle with depression and anxiety…everyone’s reasons are personal, we will never know what it was like for her.. i don’t want to glorify it, but i do want to respect that whatever decision she chose, she really did try to fix herself for so long.

[@wonderwoman5528]

I’m so sad she had lost hope. She fought the hardest battle. I’m so sorry for her and her loved ones left behind 🌹

[@susiefraser9182]

Oh no.When you say she lost hope, do you mean Naomi took her life?

[@wonderwoman5528]

@@susiefraser9182 yes, I’m sad to say

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

@@susiefraser9182 she was tired and wanted peace....she's free from pain now 🕊

[@susiefraser9182]

@@wonderwoman5528 Do you know that for sure? I mean, reading between the lines now of the statement put out by her daughters that is what it sounds like. And she always talked about her constant ideation when she felt very low about jumping off a bridge near her home. But usually when people are as deeply depressed as she seemed to be, they don't have the strength or energy to follow through. Whatever the case, it's desperately sad and I am so sorry. I will keep praying for her today.

[@wonderwoman5528]

@@susiefraser9182 I think all evidence points towards a loss due to mental illness. I’ll join you with that prayer

[@kyliekisses856]

I JUST watched a few interviews this past week including this 1 of Naomi talking about her battle with suicidal depression. Then to hear the tragic news of her death today a day before she was to be inducted into the Country music Hall of Fame. What a loss. Rest in peace Naomi and thank you for all the music you gave us. x

[@lb1798]

So much...2 weeks ago singing....and now gone.❤️💔❤️

[@lorimiller4301]

I can't help but wonder if getting that reward triggered something. Maybe facing the world was just too much and she didn't see another way out ?

[@lb1798]

@@lorimiller4301 I went back and watched the docuseries that was on the OWN network...and in the 3rd one Naomi said something profound...She said she longed to be acknowleged by her mother...and that no amount of therapy..love..or drugs could make that longing better. I wonder if that vast difference between fame and fortune...and that void...was the trigger. It probably was way more complex than that...but SHE SAID she had a desperate longing for that.💔

[@paulamazzola6090]

Old

[@teebzr5975]

Just because she is a big country star with millions, don't mean they didn't go through trauma. So never judge at all

[@britastorseth8184]

RIP, sweet Naomi. This woman filled my childhood memories with her angelic voice. I will forever be grateful for the music and the memories. 💜💚💙

[@7777ddddssss]

Me too. Honestly feel like I lost a family member. So sad, but you are right about the music and memories. Tears in my eyes as I type.

[@southseasprincess9485]

@@7777ddddssss Her story is everyone's story. True to the core. RIP Beauty of Country music. You were an angel in disguise. ❣️🥀🌹

[@SYMHD200]

It breaks my heart. I struggle and it’s horrible. Hope this helps people who don’t struggle realize how debilitating depression is 🙏

[@blessingsoflightvaleriew.7054]

Sending you love, light, and hope. Depression effects the individual and all the ones who love them. 🙏

[@ashdallis6701]

There is hope in Jesus Christ, when you put all your faith and trust in Him HE will carry all your pain and give you victory!

[@daisygirl1217]

That's my response too. People need to start taking suicidal depression more seriously. Ain't no 800 number going to solve that.

[@danieldavis3035]

@@ashdallis6701 Well, she was a devout Christian, so apparently this was not enough.

[@VinWhiteartistry]

People who are so sad joke a lot. We try to make other’s laugh. I can feel Naomi’s pain and just see it clearly in her eyes. I know how hard it is dealing with this illness. My heart goes out to her children. I believe Naomi is free now from her pain in Heaven.

[@shannonblanton5825]

Exactly. We are entertaining people. Left alone and we can't even get dressed!

[@CapybaraDen]

@@shannonblanton5825 exactly !

[@allencollins6031]

What u said reminds me of Robin Williams

[@tbunnyshy1]

Its so hard to keep pretending you’re ok to everyone, when there’s a deep ache in your soul. No amount of success can take away that pain.

[@msoperator510]

@#VinWhite, . . Yes this type of depressed people are usually people pleasers. This is a mask that many depressed people use, to hide their own pain. Also mentioned in this thread is Robin Williams, I am not a fanatic of ANY celebrity, however these 2 deaths have affected my sensitive heart. 😢 💔

[@s44577]

Tears, just tears. RIP sweet lady. Thank you for ALL the great music.

[@jamessimpson422]

May u be in Heaven singing with the Angels rest in peace sweet lady

[@CarnivoreDownSouth]

I am heartbroken! As one who struggles myself, I get it. I pray I never give up hope. Depression doesn’t discriminate and it can strike at any time. God I pray you are singing with the Angels!!! 😭

[@thefeatheredhag4279]

I suffer with depression as well and just know you are loved and I care about you!

[@eyemnew2991]

I to have had depression, anxiety, rls, situational circumstances I had absolutely no control about, and other issues that required medications. But never, ever, ev-er, did I think about ending it. Suicide has never crossed my mind and it should have.

[@eyemnew2991]

@Sue Cook Therapists/therapy Medications and such cost someone. Tax payers pay in taxes Taxes are dispersed Federally, locally, and anywhere they need to be. So alot of that is not free.

[@soulaesthete8563]

I personally believe that trauma, like the kind Naomi experienced, can alter the chemical balance of the brain and contribute to depression in some form. Consider condolences to her daughters and everyone who loved her.

[@Flinshot1]

Me too!

[@richardbutterfield412]

I agree.

[@countryroad9827]

Yes unfortunately I know it's true. My two girls want me to see a therapist but I tell them, I refuse to bring up others in my life that caused destruction. I deal with it because how can someone help someone that's not been through it. This is why I'm so hurt for Naomi. God hold her children tight during all this.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

@@countryroad9827 exactly, nobody can help that hasn't been through it ! So glad I had sense enough not to have kids ‼️

[@Flinshot1]

Agreed. I battled suicidal depressions from 5 years old to my mid 30s. Other family members often exhorted me to take the step due to their narcissistic personality.

[@comeagyn]

I didn't know until just now. Even as a Lil black boy I loved all great music. My mom and I just watched them on the CMA while we talked about my mental health and now this. I never knew she even struggled. Age didn't help money success solid family....woooow. 😔

[@kathysmith2121]

God bless her for the courage she showed.

[@AgnettaBradshaw]

Shes gorgeous, gracious, humble, beautiful, absolutely genuine and courageous!! God Bless her through all her trials and tribulations throughout her life...absolutely amazing story of TRIUMPH despite the depression...an absolute VICTOR....great at 71yrs...love your books...READ IT folks!!!

[@audrahollis5364]

and didn't tell Wynonna who her real dad was until he was dead. Had her believing Ashleys dad was her dad..and made sure EVERYONE but wynonna knew it

[@VintageRose75]

@@audrahollis5364 Actually, Wynonna found out in 1995. Charlie Jordan, her biological father, died in 2000.

[@msmichelle822]

People like her, who are so kind and empathetic, understand how dark this world can be. Is it really a disease to feel the weight of the darkness? Especially because she experienced it first hand? I’ve never been suicidal, but I understand her perspective. An innocent child learned her lesson. She learned what this world is capable of and she carried that with her till the end.

[@carolyncain9604]

Yes, it is a disease. It's genetic. I've been failing at suicide attempts since I was 16. My daughter died by suicide 7 yrs ago but depression and suicide attempts go back to my maternal great grandfather and paternal grandmother. It is a brain chemical imbalance.

[@Positivelysierra222]

So sad to know that she struggled for so long. 😣 Megyn Kelly had such a wonderful show. It’s a shame it ended. We missed out on a lot of wonderful interviews such as this one

[@winecrimesfoodandtime7119]

I agree. Times have been so weird.

[@movenlaughwithnat9045]

Watch her podcast. Can find it on KZbin. It’s really good.

[@gailaconlon3007]

@@movenlaughwithnat9045 YES YOU TUBE has many pod cast … they have been our life line. People need people. EVIL KNOWS THIS and tries to keep us away from each other. 🙏🎁❤️🙏🙏🕊😘🎶🎉🎵🎊🌈🎈🇺🇸💋

[@iluvcamaros1912]

This is the only interview I've seen with Megyn that was tolerable. Most of the time she was a barely toned down version of her old Fox News self. She was the most incompatible person possible for a morning talk show. Dumbest decision NBC made outside of firing Ann Curry.

[@YaYa-ke1zr]

I didn’t know anything about her book and these interviews until she passed. Makes me sad. She seemed so genuine and friendly; she was also trying to understand herself, her disease, and educate others. There’s a TV movie about the Judds where there’s a scene where her character says that award shows cause her to have panic attacks. Maybe the Hall of Fame awards were the final straw. She hung on for so long.

[@yamisomad3486]

I saw that movie and her horrible young life. So sad.

[@maryetuk7628]

She is seemingly so warm and witty and an all around well intentioned person. The comments below are rather mind boggling and quite mean.

[@camh6328]

I think the ones that are mean,are the ones that have no idea what it is like to struggle with any kind of mental illness

[@winterhudehhjvmv1651]

She left her husband and took the two girls away to build a career. Now all these things happen before they hit it big....and I feel sorry for her. But she’s an entertainer through and through, so I’d take her book as that. Entertainment. Everything ends with “read my book”.

[@sarahmichaels2117]

Gullible

[@theresatornatore7538]

I've met her and wynonna many times they've always been very kind

[@arlenevogel8806]

I’m just so so sad about Naomi Judd. My heart goes out to her family. You look from the outside and think someone has it all going on, but you never really know. It’s devastating that it took this to bring Naomi peace. We are all heartbroken and will miss this beautiful soul. Fly on, sweet Angel. ♥️

[@atrocchia]

I hate when people say, "She seemed to have it all." Of course, they refer to material possessions. Money makes life easier, but not better. A person can be surrounded by others and stuff, but still be lonely.

[@kibbitznbitz]

Money also makes it easier to isolate and drop out of life....

[@flowersflowers5070]

As I sit here & cry with her my heart breaks into pieces for the girls & for the husband that she left. She hung on as long as she could...so very sad. You were loved. You were cared for. God hold her tightly in your arms. Give her the peace she needs & deserves so much.

[@helendavis1650]

Life Lock is a lifeSaver !

[@daisygirl1217]

It's good to read that people are not chastising her for being selfish for taking her own life. She was a strong, confident women who suffered for decades. Not many people can handle that for that long.

[@kevintru6765]

Taking on the weight of the world will crush you. You have to set boundaries and learn to not take on everybody's stuff. I hope she gets well soon she can go on to live her best life.

[@katiedixon9316]

When you are an empath that’s hard to do

[@mariapoulos767]

This breaks my heart ... I'm so very sorry this illness got the best of her.

[@pamdavis9077]

RIP beautiful gorgeous gracious lady. She was an icon of grace with much humility throughout her life and was a beacon to us all. This is exactly what happened to Robin Williams.

[@AlexiHolford]

Except that Robin Williams had Lewy Body Dementia

[@jefffrei4671]

Cowardly, it's tough

[@sharonec5099]

She's in the arms of Angels now. No more suffering and at perfect peace. ❤️🙏 Remembering her daughters.

[@fireworks4993]

A Christian homecoming party she had a good spirit in her heart ♥️🎼😇

[@tammyfields805]

Amen 🙏

[@stephanyhdz92]

Huh 🥺

[@stephanyhdz92]

No one should take their life non

[@fireworks4993]

@@stephanyhdz92 if she been hurting in side her self she at peace .

[@cyndybeharry8314]

May Naomi Judd rest in peace. I can relate to what she has gone through as I also suffer with depression and anxiety. A very misunderstood illness that only individuals who suffer with the illness can relate.

[@fridahkijogi3103]

I wish people took mental illness seriously

[@NathanThePrezPretlow]

I deal with it for years i have my good days and have my bad days.It's a constant battle.RIP Naomi.

[@edglebennett6312]

God! You said that thang. It is a constant battle.

[@koolkitties8552]

Try high doses of of Vit. D3 in liquid form.It helps depression.

[@edglebennett6312]

@@koolkitties8552 Thank you so much!

[@RoseGold718]

My heart is broken. When she said she can feel what others are feeling I totally understand because I do as well. What a wonderful human being. Her spirit will live on forever. Rest my sweet Naomi!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lisavaden1118]

Me too..we are Empath's ..sometimes i think its a curse..our hearts just feel to much

[@stephanyhdz92]

@@lisavaden1118 oh No,u all praise Jesus for only he saves

[@italishgirl5601]

I cannot imagine her pain…. I hope she is at peace now…..🙏

[@peggyvick935]

Ashley said it best on her Good Morning America interview... Naomi’s pain was so great, her heart forgot about her getting the greatest award of her career, by her peers. Her pain was so deep she couldn’t hold on till the next day. We love you Judd Family. Thank you for giving us your best. We’re praying for Larry, Wy, Ashley & the grandchildren.

[@michelinelalonde2217]

I believe thwt award helped push her over the edge. It was more pressure than she could handle.

[@babycakes1402]

This poor woman... I don't say this to be mean or anything but good grief, her family was such a hot mess, just the fact that she survived & persevered as long as she had is truly a miracle! I so hope she has found the peace that she has longed for & prayers to her family for strength, comfort & peace as well. #stopthestigma #suicideprevention #suicideawareness

[@denisegipson1800]

She didn't look like she was always all there bless her heart

[@cherisnyder1144]

She was such a beautiful lady. God bless her, I hope she is at peace.

[@daisygirl1217]

I guarantee she is. Her death, though tragic, has made a HUGE statement across the board with those who judge against one who commits suicide. That it can happen to anyone, even those we see as superstars with everything going for them.

[@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697]

@@daisygirl1217 no. The statement needs to be about those who suffer from mental illness, as there are any number of reasons folks commit suicide. And it’s exactly as megyn said, “people don’t talk about mental illness because there’s such a stigma.” *that’s* what needs to be addressed.

[@happinesscomesinwaves5534]

My son talks about the hole. He tells me he doesn't want to go in the black hole. I feel helpless.

[@tinageer1604]

This illness is terrifying!!..she had her faith, love, support, top doctors, psychiatrists, experts, every medicine, and supposed best treatments and still none of that helped...that dark place she talks about is like a demonic hold on your brain and soul, and it just tears at your heart to where you are so sad with no hope at all...unless you have it, you cannot understand it. Abuse just does something to psyche(human soul, mind and spirit)....but she is healed now, Praise Jesus!! He took her by the hand and led her to the promise land...what a day, glorious day that was for her...Prayers to all those who are mourning, and to all of us 43 million who are struggling everyday to keep our heads above water.

[@SonshineLady7]

Well said!

[@lorimiller4301]

It is Demonic! That's why there's no medical cure. We have to face this if we ever want to end it. The Demon passes through the intimate act. Then the victim has to fend for themselves and either give in or fight against it. If only people realized and could find a way to protect against this. I don't believe she was born this way. It's an effect of demonic influence. The pain of fighting something you don't understand.

[@daisygirl1217]

I have what she had, and when I learned of how much love and support she had in her life to compare to mine where i pretty much have no one, made me feel as though I must be pretty strong to be still holding on,. Yet, I don't feel or think that she was not strong, not at all.. She held on as long as she could and I can imagine that by the time you hit 75 and you are still suffering so hard with this awful disease, it's time to go. I know that will be the same for me too.

[@magamyassgotarrested3707]

When someone commits suicide, suddenly they're considered "healed"? Praise Jesus? Lol you silly Christians.

[@hamadalkhalifa2323]

Jesus took her to no where. Jesus is a human being. The Devil tricked her and made her lose hope in God.

[@anncarper8163]

I struggle with clinical depression. It upsets me when I see people like Naomi Judd, Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain take their own lives. They were so attractive, talented, and loved. It scares me. 😔

[@TheEurokrafts]

It’s just so debilitating. It is invisible to other people and so isolating.

[@taunimiller2825]

Naomi Judd will live forever through the music...she was so brave speaking about mental illness and her life with this disease. she was a fighter and nothing less!! I thank her for her braveness and willingness to speak on this subject publicly. I'm a 58 year old divorced woman who lives with mental illness. It's people like Naomi that help us to press on...and remember that where not alone in our struggles. To Ashley and Wynonna, so sorry for your loss but please know that your mother going public with her own illness was a true blessing for many if us You should be very proud of the woman you call mom.. thank you for sharing with the world. It means more than you'll ever know.. God bless you both and your Pop.and remeber you are loved by so many... Thank you again from northern Cali.

[@lindamaloney1651]

Oh Naomi..she went thru so much...now she will have peace..beautiful woman..beautiful voice..

[@lorienray6216]

I am so proud of Naomi to come forth sharing this as it can be an incurable disease. There should not be a stigma around it as we all will be depressed at one time or another, whether you have lost a loved one, friend or family, a compassionate person, lost a job, career, disability, finding out you have an incurable disease, chronic pain, isolation which I believe social media adds to it especially in our youth, assaulted, environment etc. etc. very few people will go through life never feeling it, but with some it is chronic due to genetics and environment. We should help those that are suffering, with this and stop being afraid or ashamed of it. Losing Naomi is a great loss, but I have to say she was a strong woman to fight through this for so many years. My sympathies to her family and friends

[@ChristopherX30]

You can see the fragility in her eyes. It's heartbreaking all over again. *deep sigh*

[@notmytruth.thetruth.2711]

Depression is a horrible horrible disease, which many have zero concept of. One can’t “just snap out of it”. God Bless this beautiful woman. ❤️🙏🏻

[@Judy-zr4ck]

My God, it sounds like my story!!! It doesn't go away. You spend your life running and trying to survive!

[@stefaniecrandell149]

So sad she was so strong she over came incredible adversity I'm so sorry she couldn't continue to fight pray she is finally at peace

[@whineymark5321]

Greatest Never give up

[@LindaCarter23]

I had the wonderful opportunity to have met Naomi and Wynonna on more then a few occasions, the type of work I was involved with allowed it in addition to many other public figures. The Judds were very pleasant, accepting, warm, easy to speak with, after all people in public eye are human just like us, difference is their job entails performing, more well known due to the nature of the job. The performance permits to take us away but if just for a moment in time to another world of forgetting our troubles, it does the same for the performer as well. Music is an exchange of energy of emotions between artist and audience, a slice of heaven where everything in the outside world is forgotten, a moment of blissful opportunity for us to be in touch with our feelings, sometimes the song touches a spot where we release tears. Music is emotions applied to lyrics, tones and melody, it's birthed out of emotions. Everything we do and create is birthed out of emotions. My greatest hopes is we never forget, we don't ever have amnesia from what she struggled immensely with like millions of people do. The stigma of mental health has to be stopped. The brain can become unwell just like any other organ in our body. When a person is born with a heart defect, their lifestyle has to be different then a person born with a healthy heart, if not their life expectancy is shorter. If a persons family has chronic mental health in their gene pool, if they're exposed to traumatic events or succumb to trauma, likelihood of triggering setting off imbalance of chemicals in the brain and effecting central nervous system is high, sometimes it can never rebalance, even through extensive treatments, they're resistant to treatment. Just as with a family with inheritance of diabetes, a family member can carry the gene however if they live a healthy lifestyle, odds are greater in their favor for gene not triggering. If we knew a person had diabetes, we're not going to oblige in asking them if they want a piece of cake, we'd know it's harmful. If we evolve to a place where we can speak openly about mental health, we can arrive to a place a person can freely mention they have temporary or chronic struggles therefore it will change the approach in how we speak to them. If the cake would effect the diabetic, the nature of words we use and our tone would be accommodating to the person struggling with mental health. The word mental is a variation of the mind, it does not mean crazy, health is to do with condition. There's physical and mental health. What would happen if a person felt shameful sharing with anyone they had a broken bone, they felt so utterly shameful they kept it a secret, because of the shame they didn't want to visit a doctor? It goes untreated, means no healing. In able to freely share, they'll get advice from a family member, friend or even a stranger. They'll be concerned about how it happened, how much pain they're in, and advise to go to the ER or doctors. By not having "shame", they're freely able to share, therefore able to have support and treatment from a doctor. Family and friends will offer support to help with necessities if they're immobilized. As long as there's "shame"/a stigma around mental health, it means a person doesn't share the thoughts they struggle with, don't express their feelings, they either hide as much as they can, either behind a smile or behind closed doors, which follows not seeing a mental health doctor, equals no treatment, which could manifest into decline. Addictions which is self medicating to numb and escape feeling certain emotions, is from burying trauma, in addition trying to cope with life stressors, "not in all cases", sometimes it's rooted in people that have a very sensitive disposition, they're sensitive to energy, they feel extremely deeply, it's the nature of whom they are. There's some coping tools they can adopt to help navigate in the unfortunate reality that our species can be harsh, but their personality won't alter, it's part of their gene pool. We wouldn't want to try and strip someone of who they are, it's like breaking into a persons house and stealing. There's absolutely nothing wrong with being sensitive, as far as feeling deeply goes, there is a problem if our sensitivity is projected in a way it inflicts harm upon another person. Feeling deep in this world, having sensitivity is perceived as a weakness for most part, because our species is still operating from the survivalist mode, the mentality of the strong survive, survivalist perception is "strength" (most popular and powerful, wealth, status, most awards, most intelligent, talented, most attractive, biggest house, etc....), we should not ever have to prove we're worthy to be loved or to survive based on accolades, appearance, degrees, etc...., it's superficial, not genuine in any capacity, the survivalist paradigm BRINGS out the worse in our species, which in turn inflicts trauma on each other. We were raised more on how to survive rather then raised on how to love. We've been living on a stage for generations performing, scared to show reality of ourselves, out of fear survival. We're overly competitive against each other due to fear for survival. Until we evolve into freely accepting our "humnaness" completely = able to discuss our burdens, trauma, our struggles, our shadow side/our flaws, our insecurities birthed from wounds, etc...., we'll not be able to heal collectively, therefore not evolve. Healing is done when we share, when we heal or at least manage the wounds our wounds will not project onto others, if they do bleed, at least we'll have the tools to resolve issues or reconcile. I understand fully it's frightening sharing the most intricate and delicate parts of ourselves within a species that perceives sharing the most human aspects of ourselves as weak, fear being taken advantage of, or looked at strangely, fear of rejection or abandoned from family, friends or society, but if want a healthier and loving species we'll have to. Our forefathers and mothers took leaps of faith and big risks before us to get us where we are today, we're here because of them, and one day future generations we'll be thanking us for taking risks. I'm not implying for us just to share with anyone, we must not do anything we feel will put us in harm's way, it be mental or physical, and also certainly must not do it if we're not ready, but if ever ready and safe to do so would be wonderful, if not ever ready it's ok too, doesn't mean weakness whatsoever, it's a personal right and choice, there's reasons known to person they don't feel comfortable doing so. ❤As Mrs. Naomi Judd stated in lyrics : "Love can build a bridge, between your heart and mine, love can build a bridge, don't you think it's time, don't you think it's time" YES IT'S TIME ❤🌉❤ I thank Mrs. Naomi for all that she's contributed to the world. I'm so incredibly sorry for her years of struggling the internal fight. 🕊 Where there's love, we will survive. The old survivalist mode needs to be said goodbye to. When there's love it opens the door to our humnaness. It will provide to us the experience and emotions just like we do when surrounded together before the music. My deepest love and condolences to Wynonna and Ashley, their family and friends. My heart breaks for her daughters and grandchildren. They'll be in my thoughts and well wishes of comfort. ❤🕊

[@AB-jb9so]

That was absolutely beautiful. As an individual who has struggled with crippling depression and anxiety since the third grade, this truly hits home. Thank you for sharing this. It gives me a shimmer of hope that I, amongst others, may be able to eventually overcome this terrible illness. Godspeed to you.

[@chelongogan3904]

God bless you 👑 🙏 ❤

[@brooklyn8005]

Thank you for sharing your story of depression. It is so important to make society aware of mental health: we live in an internal environment (genetics/nature) and an external environment (nurture or lack of it).

[@kalkeikuu]

Naomi had such talent and grace. Rest In Peace….fly high with the Angels♥️

[@LindaCasey]

I had a patient once who was absolutely gorgeous, but because she was getting older, didn't feel it. Nothing I could say would change her mind. She went home that night and committed suicide. I noticed as time went along that more people (women mostly) who had once been beautiful had the most difficulty with aging. They seemed lost without their good looks to provide them with meaning.

[@rebeccalavoy6655]

Continued... appearance. I used to be disappointed that I was just average in the looks department. As I age, I am content. I don't have to busy myself with keeping up, with what wasn't there in the first place, lol

[@terryterreri4806]

Linda Casey yes it affects me because it's true were not as attractive.im a man of 52,I think this depression isn't clinical.

[@rebeccalavoy6655]

Terry Terreri ...at 52 what do you have to prove?

[@sharoncrawford3042]

That can be true for some. Im 63, sometimes it is hard because I always had a nice face and skin. Not as many wrinkles as people my age, but age spots. Plus I weigh about 60 pounds more then I did just 10 yrs. ago.

[@LindaCasey]

@@sharoncrawford3042 Never having had the blessings of being born beautiful, I instead focused my attentions on education and career. Did that spare me the heartbreak of ageing? I'm afraid not. Losing one's looks or career can be equally devastating.

[@stephanyhdz92]

She was still struggling and clearly no one should be left alone like this

[@terryterreri4806]

Depression kills

[@lorriehig]

It was shocking and sad to hear of her death, and then to learn this beautiful talented woman was in so much pain, that the only way out was to take her own life. It's heart breaking. Rest peacefully Naomi. My condolences to the family for this tragic loss.

[@cook11er]

Depression is a DEADLY DISEASE

[@winningalways43]

I watched this last night and I had no idea why I was wanting to hear her. I’m just hearing she died. Omg

[@wrenamed9238]

I understand and believe now, the words "people don't pretend they have depression, they are depressed and pretend they are okay". So please remember that next time it feels like someone is just not themselves...they could be reaching out silently.

[@lasuvidaboy]

Such a wonderfully honest lady. RIP beautiful Naomi.

[@mjohnson1741]

RIP Naomi you were always beautiful inside and out.

[@raindroph5120]

My condolences and prayers to her children, Naomi’s husband and their family and friends. Noami was a very strong woman and she raised two beautiful strong children. Noami was a very beautiful and intelligent woman. R.I.P. Noami Judd.

[@stellapemberton5629]

I know Naomi can miss his side, but I do not know how this happened and was it in her home? Beautiful lady.

[@Mona0424]

We will GREATLY miss this extremely talented and beautiful woman!! So very very sad to hear that she had passed away when she and Wynonna had plans for a new tour!! She was so brave to put herself out there for the sake of helping others with this devastating disease!! God Bless and prayers go out to her wonderful family!!

[@deborahhoffman7394]

Such a beautiful talented woman. This is such a shame. I have seriously never seen anyone this traumatized and broken, and I used to work in mental health. Why can’t anyone help her?

[@laurafessenden38]

I seriously think most people have it a lit worse than her. I fail to see what she has to be so 'depressed ' about. She has gotten a lot of breaks mist people haven't. She is self-absorbed

[@rachelarmel7547]

The medications just numb and mask the pain..it's not true healing!

[@trumpprez7252]

@@laurafessenden38 YOU need to STOP! You have no idea what you are talking ABOUT!

[@Suzieinwv]

@@laurafessenden38 A person who is suffering from severe depression doesn't have to have a reason to be depressed. It is a disease...of the brain, and she was diagnosed with treatment resistant depression.

[@rmb9465]

@@laurafessenden38 Cannot stand internet bullies like you. Grow up.

[@diannashuster5594]

Trauma changes us. I hope she has peace now.

[@dixiehuston4869]

Megan is so sincere and respectful..I wish this had been longer

[@JCC56]

Rest in peace Naomi.

[@anisharamlogan6941]

Yes depression is very real I have friends who have told me about but it destroys you to a point.

[@igloozoo3771]

I don't want to sound glib, but I used to have severe depression where I could not get out of bed and severe anxiety/paranoia where I would walk into a Mall food court and feel like everyone was watching me. I grew up with gender dysphoria in a Conservative home so I thought the past bullying and PTSD was the cause of my depression. But at the age of 36, I went to Vegas and ate Buffets for 4 days (Eggs, Prime Ribs, Crabs) and the depression lifted. I am turning 50 this year and it is difficult to tell Vegans that eating Meat saved my last 14yrs of my life. Pharma Drugs just made things far worse for me. Considering I already had body dysphoria and eating disorders, I am not sure how drugs that turn people bloated is going to cure my Depression. I am often times amazed that I can now speak in public or meet new people and not have that crippling anxiety.

[@Clintsessentials]

Bingo!!!

[@laurenpaterson3475]

Food can alter our moods sugar cAffeine makes people more jumpy salmon lettuce can calm us down u can find videos on what food for mental health anorexics have depression as they just so rub down pressure on women always now look good all time before you could age abs be respected now got look like a young woman in your 70-s

[@igloozoo3771]

@@laurenpaterson3475 I am implying that Anorexia and eating disorders is not always a mental vanity disorder and treating it as though there is a chemical imbalance in the brain with Pharma Drugs can be misguided for many people. Mental Health Doctors rarely will look at nutrition. And Doctors in general nowadays believe that Plant Based is the one and only prime diet for humans. They instantly demonize anyone (Tom Cruise for example) who implies that depression and other mental illness could be a physical and nutritional disorder. Many people are having success on Carnivore Diet, but people are still unsure if it is avoiding sugars or the processed oils or even plants in general that is healing them.

[@sandbach7195]

She seems so frail....and looks heavily medicated....I feel for her

[@sharoncrawford3042]

She is 71 yrs. old.

[@kirk1007]

I do too

[@stephanyhdz92]

@@kirk1007 you know if she was

[@stephanyhdz92]

@@sharoncrawford3042 and anyone here know if she had drug's in her heavy

[@richardbutterfield412]

Such a gracious, intelligent and beautiful lady. RIP dear Naomi.

[@jenDanser]

Jesus Christ 😳...Understandable and tragic beyond words. I'm there now.

[@joshuaalexander6296]

I literally scrolled past this interview the other day. So sad 😓

[@jasondoary6057]

😢😢😢Rip dear Naomi thanks for your contributions to the country music industry

[@darcymalarchik7711]

Godspeed, Naomi.💔🙏🏻

[@motomom547]

I never knew, going to get her book..Rip

[@carafawn]

Me too. Such a beautiful sweet soul.

[@jackieblome1795]

She was a one of a Kind, Real Lady, with so much Heart, I am so sorry to Her Family and all those who loved her. RIP Naomi, what ever tormented you in this world is gone now. May the Lord Bless you and Keep you.. Forever 💞💞💞

[@inesdelahoya2045]

Yes. I always thought she had depression. She looked very much like a very depressed person...

[@melissagahn]

"The woman who seemed to have it all, to ultimately want to take her own life". Now she has, such eerie words come to pass. Rest in Peace Naomi. I hope you have found peace on the other side that you couldn't find here.

[@tjj5337]

She keeps dwelling on the past… Holy Crap!! Look at how successful she became!! Some people have to clean houses or work at McDonalds breaking their backs for pennies every day….. some people live in their cars and freeze overnight…. She should be counting her lucky stars

[@melissagahn]

@@tjj5337 You are entitled to your opinion as I am entitled to mine.

[@johnrobert3366]

@@tjj5337 don't matter mental illness can affect anyone no matter how rich and successful you are to the public she was worth something but look at the troubled life the abuse she suffered at 5he hands of people who should have loved her at she rip a beautiful woman gone too soon

[@sharisayed3004]

She was a music icon at one point and was sccessful, amassed great fortune from music, was so talented and beautiful. Its difficult to believe what she had gone thru in her life. Her suffering from hepatitis probably brought some stigma, but its a curable disease. But my god the things she had to go thru. I pray that both her girls will do alright thru all of this. RIP this is such a violent world for someone so beautiful.

[@mesasartworks]

R.I.P. Naomi

[@kathleenchan1897]

She was so Beautiful angelic, sweet voice and beautiful daughters, going to miss her...to her family God Bless you and i will be praying for Gods strength and love to you all!🕊🦋❤

[@uniquesoul47]

Speaking from experience: You don’t want to die. You want the mental pain inside to stop and it feels like death is the only way. I attempted several times until one day I asked God to remove it for me. I didn’t know He could but he did. I just cried out to God..”God I hurt, God I hurt.” Everyday until eventually one day I just stopped and one day I realize that constant mental emotional pain was gone! I’m glad I didn’t succeed in taking my life because I would’ve missed out on the love of my life that came 1 1/2 years later. I’m getting married in 2 months. Jesus can fix your heart and mind. Nothing is impossible for God.❤️

[@christinemarieciurlino-dun4002]

I can understand somewhat Whst she went through, I suffered from depression all my life. It’s hard to explain, it’s like a darkness all around you no matter who’s around.:(

[@gailaconlon3007]

GOD our CREATOR LOVES US.

[@gailaconlon3007]

HE gives us help when we tell others about our abuse. GOD never STOPS NEVER STOPS LOVING us. 🙏🙏🙏😘🤗🎁❤️🌟🕊🌈🎈🎶

[@Lexi_Con]

Such a brave and strong woman. So are her daughters. The stigma of mental illness needs to stop. Hopefully people like Naomi and her legacy are helping with educating the public about it. Depression is definitely NOT feeling sorry for oneself or just about sadness. It's an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain and therefore physical, just like any other illness. No one, NO ONE asks for it. Prayers are with Ashley, Wynnona and family ❤️

[@alisonperry4170]

The poor Judd ladies have been through some stuff!

[@geoffreyfox9801]

God bless her. I am so sorry she suffered. She was so brave about speaking out to help others.

[@VeN0m88]

Rest in peace, 🙏💔

[@j.s.4016]

Naomi...Wishing you peace that you could not find on Earth. Rest beautifully with the Angels!

[@missiris1234]

Hard to believe this kind lady is gone. RIP dear friend

[@waynebrewer8908]

i can see where ashley gets her looks.

[@perlapoon7726]

She suffered from taking so much of the worlds trauma. She is the sweetest and empathetic woman. She will now rest peacefully💛

[@dvawva5197]

I study Naomi Judd like a college student when I am going through tough times. IT HELPS ME TREMENDOUSLY!!!

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

Is it helpful now

[@dvawva5197]

@@SUGAR_XYLER YES!! Naomi put up with a mother that treated her like dirt. Her death teaches me to NOT put up with anyone. Not even a mama. You could tell she was fragile. Now, folks are fascinated with her because she's dead. I was a fan when she was alive. THAT makes me a TRUE fan and not a hearse chaser.

[@raquelperez6351]

Extremely sad; and thanks for the music…

[@XRWQk94]

I am so so sorry 😢

[@ianmiller9019]

Your Mama gave so much to the music world and now by sharing her battle, through your grief, is another great gift. Blessings to all who loved her. Peace be with you

[@kimsmith1028]

It's really so real all the things she went threw all the years and the fact she couldn't go on is real what her uncle did never left her it's so disgusting .we all need to talk about what happened to us as children and stop making it a taboo subject .God bless you I hope your at piece now .xxx

[@joannegenoese7773]

God Bless You Naomi...the mind is a powerful machine...praying for you to find peace....

[@heatherclark7860]

My heartfelt prayers for her family.

[@mariasmarsh4724]

I cannot stop crying

[@dontmindme.imjustafraidofe9327]

I just watched the interview of Ashley Judd talking about her mom’s death, and then this randomly shows up in my recommended. Truly heartbreaking.

[@estrellahuerta2158]

After all Naomi went through I believe when you have time to think about everything you've gone through it makes you feel so deeply sad could a sadness that makes you loose the will to live so sad RIP beautiful lady 🙏 🌹 😭

[@marilynengen3475]

What a beautiful soul no more pain sweet lady you are singing with the angels in heaven today❤️

[@debralittle1341]

I have bipolar two disorder. I understand very well what depression is like. Severe depression.

[@priscillaL83]

Depression is no joke. It feels like you are trapped in your body, you cant control the symptoms and that you are in submission to it. You wish you could feel happy again but you cant. Poor lady.

[@janicegillen3384]

Awwww such a beautiful human being ❤ Rest in Heaven at peace now Naomi . I’m sure your message has & will continue to help other’s in their struggles 🙏 for your beautiful daughter’s & loved one’s . Heaven has gained an Angel

[@daisygirl1217]

Severe depression cripples everything about you and your life....I do hope to find a cure someday cause after you live with it for decades upon decades you just get so exhausted from it all.