George R.R. Martin Says He Battled Depression This Year: “The Worst May Be Yet to Come”
George R.R. Martin, author of the Game of Thrones series, has publicly discussed his struggle with depression.
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The obvious questions
What did George R.R. Martin say about his mental health?
Martin revealed that he has been battling depression this year. He shared his struggles in a blog post, discussing his mental health and the challenges he faces.
What did Martin say about his work?
Martin expressed that he feels he is falling behind in his work and life.
What did Martin say about his future?
Martin stated that he fears the worst may be yet to come.
The story so far
Martin has revealed that he has been battling depression this year. The author shared his personal struggles in a recent blog post, discussing his mental health and the challenges he faces. He expressed that he feels he is falling behind in his work and life, and that he fears the worst may be yet to come.
Martin's openness about his mental health has sparked conversations about depression and aging. NBC News, The Wrap, IGN, Gizmodo, USA Today and The Hollywood Reporter have covered his disclosure. Martin's statement that “the worst may be yet to come” leaves open the question of what he anticipates.
He has not specified what he means by this remark.
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Coverage (7)
- ‘Getting old is no fun’: Game of Thrones author George RR Martin speaks out about depression amid further book delays The Guardian · 5d ago
- ‘Game of Thrones’ author George R. R. Martin opens up about experiencing depression NBC News · 5d ago
- George R.R. Martin Reflects on ‘Sadness and Depression’ Struggles in Personal Update thewrap.com · 5d ago
- 'Getting Old is No Fun': Game of Thrones Author George R.R. Martin Shares Personal Update, Discusses Health and 'Falling Further and Further Behind' IGN · 5d ago
- George R.R. Martin Blogs a Melancholy Life Update Gizmodo · 5d ago
- 'Game of Thrones' author George R.R. Martin reveals depression battle USA Today · 5d ago
- George R.R. Martin Says He Battled Depression This Year: “The Worst May Be Yet to Come” The Hollywood Reporter · 5d ago
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