"It is something that has been a part of my life. It is usually OK, but like Churchill's 'black dog,' it still jumps up and bites you in the rear sometimes."

Springfield credits his wife Patti Scialfa, along with a healthy dose of medication, for pulling him back from the edge.

"Patti's very helpful, and sometimes just time. Or sometimes the correct medication, you need the right drugs.

That can really help also.

These are all things that can pull you back into your life and certainly in my case how blessed my life has been.

I have developed some skills that help me deal with it but still, it is a powerful, powerful thing, it really comes up and there are things that still remain unexplainable to me."