Brian May opens up about his battle with depression

Brian May, the guitarist of Queen, has spoken openly about his struggles with depression and the impact of significant losses in his life. His mental health deteriorated in the early 1990s after the deaths of his father and bandmate Freddie Mercury. These personal tragedies coincided with the end of his first marriage, leaving him overwhelmed. During this tough time, May described feeling a deep sense of paralysis and loss. He felt disconnected from the world around him, describing it as if everything had lost color. He struggled silently with his emotions and didn't seek professional help immediately. May even faced moments when he considered driving off Hammersmith Bridge due to his despair. Eventually, Brian sought help at the Cottonwood clinic in Arizona, where he learned more about depression and its treatments. Through therapy, he found a path to recovery and re-discovered his passion for astronomy, which provided him comfort and a sense of connection to the universe. Today, he reflects on these experiences as transformative. May emphasizes the importance of seeking help and understanding depression as a serious issue. He encourages anyone struggling with similar feelings to reach out for support.