Naomi Judd Opens Up About Long Struggle With Severe Depression

The country music star spoke about her battle with "life-threatening" depression that led to several stints in psychiatric wards.

[jennajoy]

I’m amazed at her strength. She fought SO HARD for so long to stay alive. For others. People see suicide as weak or the cowards way out. But they fail to see the years long fight to stay alive.

[curtismikolaiczik]

Seeing this today after hearing the news yesterday just breaks my heart. The pain you can hear in her voice is something incredibly real for anyone who has depression. May she rest peacefully. :(

[MariahGem]

Looking at her say she is still here, and now she’s not… as someone also with treatment resistant depression, I promise I’ll never give up. I wish she could know, she helped my resolve. Rest In Peace queen.

[badgurl]

As a child that was molested, I thank God that my mother put me into therapy for 4yrs and it saved my soul as a child. My 💔 for Naomi and I hope she’s at peace now 🕊

[fjhaydn]

Childhood trauma is at the root of many adult emotional and social struggles.

[barbaracastelli]

What a beautiful interview. I noticed everyone is talking about Wynonna and Ashley and not realizing the pain Naomi's husband is going through. He was everyday walking this journey with her. He stood by her for years in her depression. I hear that spouses go through it worse then the children, Condolences to her husband.

[pnijjar]

How important it is to protect our children from evil people. She could never get over it. May this be a lesson for us all to never ignore a child.

[roachums]

"You're not alone. I'm still here."

The end quote from her book really struck me. Heartbreaking loss.

[peacemusiclove]

How sad her reading the last words of her book...I'm still here. Such a difficult life for such a beautiful soul. Gone too soon. Rest well, Naomi. There's no more pain now.

[lindapuertesdeals]

Child molestors should get the death penalty. So many molested kids suffer with depression and suicide. So sad that she struggled all her life over this. Made me cry hearing her voice tremble.

[theresaleahy]

Look at how she had to take a deep breath after speaking on the other 40 million people with depression. You can see she physically feels for them. It was like another burden on her already heavy heart. What a genuinely compassionate person ❤️ What a light we’ve lost 🙏🕯

[brendaannedufaur]

Molestation causes mental illness as does many other abuses on an innocent child and person. So the assaults that create life-long mental illness should be discussed, and how to better prevent it from these vile, shameless predators.
. My heart is so heavy. Such a lovely woman. It is so horrible that happened to her at three years old. It is so sick. She was so beautiful.

[cmendoza]

Im so happy she talked about her struggle with demons before she left this earth. Many dont. Shes brave and hopefully people will seek help thru her. RIP. Sing with angels, gorgeous women.

[DayOneAdeleFans]

“I’m still here”.💔
I met her many years ago and she was so kind. Beautiful smile. So sad for her daughters. Mental illness is real. Fly high, lovely lady.💫

[antd]

Wow. You never know what people are going through. To the average person, being a star, rich and on stage.. from the outside you would think that she was living on top of the world. May she Rest In Peace.

[lesliewalden]

I’ve battled depression since I was 11. I’m now 51. I can’t imagine having “drug resistant” depression. I’m not sure what I would do without my meds. I tried everything before getting on a medication regimen that worked. Bless Naomi! I cannot imagine the pain.

[greeneyedgirl]

I absolutely love The Judd’s ❤️❤️ I’ve suffered from depression and it’s the most miserable a person can be, it’s a hopeless lonely place to be in. My heart goes out to anyone suffering from depression and anxiety.

[AshleyWallace]

This is so sad to see after knowing she took her life. She fought so hard and tried to inspire others and still lost her battle. Prayers to her family and god bless her beautiful soul. Rip Naomi

[kaymuldoon]

This interview had brought me to tears. I hope that now she is at peace, no longer suffering depression, and surrounded by nothing but pure love.

[briesanders]

R.I.P. Naomi. You were one of the greats. So sorry you had to carry that trauma for so long