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Ryan Lochte Faced Depression After Car Crash ‘Nearly Took Everything’


After a car accident nearly killed him, Ryan Lochte found himself ‘sinking back into depression and doubting my worth’

In a heartfelt Instagram post, the Olympic swimmer shared a video of himself enjoying some pool time with his kids, explaining in the caption that the accident, then depression, almost took everything from him. Demi Lovato, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jon Hamm, Carrie Fisher, and Ashley Judd are among the many celebrities who've admitted to struggling with depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder Lochte has documented his physical recovery from the accident, routinely posting photos and videos of his progress via his Instagram channel.

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