Hugh Laurie Talks about his Battle with Depression
Many Survivors of abuse struggle with depression for years. I hope by highlighting some information about the disease and those who suffer from it, you’ll take away some hope.
It is no question that the doctor Hugh Laurie plays on the medical drama House is almost always dark and brooding (despite, of course, the constant humor and biting comebacks). Never the type to smile and carry a smiling disposition, House as the character is frankly very complex and one can tell he has a very dark past.
For some, therefore, it came as no surprise that the actor behind House is in fact in a long-drawn battle with depression. The star of House recently opened up about this and mentioned that that being depressed is “selfish.â€
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