Bruce Springsteen, the legendary “Born to Run” singer, is finally breaking his silence about a chapter of his life most fans never saw. It’s a side of The Boss he kept secret for many years. One that his fans might find surprising, but one many understand. In his new biopic, Deliver Me from Nowhere, Bruce Springsteen talks openly about his first real brush with depression. Describing it as a time full of confusion and quiet shame.
People Magazine reports that Bruce reveals that while growing up, mental illness ran in his family. He admits that his aunts and cousins faced serious struggles. However, that was a time when there was no support, no medication, and no open conversation. Everyone simply suffered in fear and silence.
“Mental illness ran through my families. I had aunts, very, very ill. I had cousins who were very ill and I just got used to it,” Springsteen, 76, stated.
For Bruce Springsteen, admitting that he needed and finding help felt almost forbidden. During a recent interview, Bruce revealed that he would “disguise” himself just to enter a psychiatrist’s office. He’d put on a baseball cap and glasses, sneaking into the office, desperate for help but too embarrassed to be seen.
Thankfully, he realized he wasn’t entirely alone. Bruce credits his manager, Jon Landau, with guiding him to the right professionals. “He got me to some folks that really were able to help me out at the time,” Springsteen recalled.
Bruce Springsteen Found Guidance and Support
He claims that the early support was crucial in helping him navigate and treat his mental health disorders, laying the groundwork for decades of personal growth. It was no easy time for Bruce. He claims it took years before he finally felt healthy and comfortable enough to walk into a psychiatrist’s office without shame.
Even though Bruce Springsteen says it’s been a vital part of his life for over half a century. His story reflects not just his personal and intimate struggles. It also touches on the challenges that many people endure while dealing with their mental health struggles.
Springsteen says he hopes that by sharing one of the toughest times in his life, he can encourage others to reach out for help. He wants people to see that asking for support isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s a brave step toward feeling better and finding healing.
