Mindy McCready was sensitive girl who suffered from depression and co-dependence.  She was ashamed of her illness because anything that is related to your mind and feelings is considered to be your "Mental Health" and just the word mental implies that you are a little "crazy".   People love to label those with a chemical imbalance or emotional issues as being shameful and sometimes scary.

 

Mindy went into treatment for depression.   While in treatment Mindy watched the news as they continually used her pain as entertainment and never missed a chance to point out how damaged she was.  

 

 She was terrified of what this stigma would do to her career.  Against her better judgment she checked herself out of treatment thinking it would stop the media from harassing her.   Once she left she was in so much pain that she had to medicate herself with drugs and alcohol just to survive.  Not long after her discharge from treatment the pain in her life became unbearable and her fiancé died of suicide and authorities were gathering evidence to accuse Mindy of his death even though she tested negative for gun residue when the authorities answered her 911 call to tell them to come and save David.  Mindy could not cope with the pain anymore and she ended her life on a Sunday afternoon on the same front porch where her boyfriend David took his life just a month before. 

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If there's anything we can learn from Mindy's life is that It's crucial for those who suffer with depression/chronic sadness and co-dependence reach out for treatment and get help.   To hell with the stigma.  We deserve to take care of ourselves.  Help is out there.  Often people will be referred to treatment centers or hospitals to recover.  lt is crucial to follow doctor's orders and we want to help facilitate you.

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The Mindy McCready foundation will help provide resources for those who need help with depression, co-dependence and loneliness.

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