Terry Bradshaw opens up about his ‘demon in the night’ depression in new memoir
Terry Bradshaw says his new memoir, *Looking for Terry*, is intended to make men feel less alone in dealing with depression. The four-time Super Bowl champion and sports broadcaster describes a condition that can return during stressful periods, despite his usually cheerful public image.
Bradshaw recalls being unable to get out of bed during the 1999 Super Bowl, when he was working as a broadcaster. He says tiredness, stress and family issues can bring on what he calls a “demon in the night”; his wife, Tammy, helps by talking with him about it. He hopes the book encourages greater openness about emotional struggles and seeking support.
In short
- Bradshaw discusses his long-term depression in a new memoir.
- He recalls a severe episode during the 1999 Super Bowl.
- He hopes men will talk more openly about mental health.
Explained simply
Terry Bradshaw is a former American football quarterback who won four Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and later became a television sports broadcaster. His public role has often involved an upbeat, humorous style, while his memoir describes a different experience in private.
Depression can affect mood, energy and everyday activities, and it may return during difficult periods. Bradshaw has said tiredness, stress and family problems can contribute to his episodes, and that talking with his wife, Tammy, helps him cope.
His account connects a high-profile sports career with a health condition that people may find difficult to discuss. The memoir is intended to encourage men to speak more openly about depression and seek support.