Actor Patrick Dempsey has said he experienced bouts of depression in his younger years over his acting career.
The World Entertainment News Network reports that the 'Grey's Anatomy' star thought he was destined for Hollywood stardom after his initial success in the 1987 comedy 'Can't Buy Me Love'.
But Dempsey found it difficult to remain upbeat when he lost out on other starring roles.
The actor's marriage to his former manager Rocky Parker, a woman 26 years his senior, ended and a period of severe depression followed.
He said: "It was a very difficult time. I was insecure. I felt I was no good. It took me two days to get psyched and it was very hard to stay positive. There were years when I wasn't working and people didn't care about me."
Dempsey and Parker divorced in 1994; he has since remarried and has three children with make-up artist Jill Fink.
The actor has now experienced worldwide fame thanks to the hit medical drama series 'Grey's Anatomy'.
