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Celebrity and Depression Issues


Being Successful and Famous do not bar us from becoming victim of psychological or psychiatric disorders. The celebrities we love deal with immense pressure and challenges. Many of them, very much like us, suffer from mental illnesses and some of them hae opened up about this. See the below mentioned celebrities and their mental challenges which they have overcome and opened about.

The mental disorders and mental illness is common that what we all presume. There are millions of people only in USA who are suffering from Mental Disorders in some or the other form. The people we adore and love, the people we think are successful, the people we think can never be the victim of mental disorders are also among people in these millions of sufferers. There are very few who come out and tell everyone around about their sufferings and feelings.

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Britney Spears - She had a tough time dealing with her tantrums & behaviour related issues. Her family has been constantly of the views of her being suffering from Mental Illness or Disorder.      Jessica Alba - The brunette actress and the mother of 2 kids, who starred in the movies like the "Fantastic Four" confesses of have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD),
Jim Carrey - Jim Carry had suffered from ADHD in childhood. Carrey had married twice in his life so far.      Princess Diana - Late Princess Diana was very famous & well known celebrity of international repute because of her fund-raising work for international charities
Michael Phelps - As in the case of Michael Phelps, the children with ADHD can show significant improvement with medication and behavioral therapy.      Emma Thompson - She struggled just to get out of bed each morning. Thompson has said that acting in various roles has helped her cope with her own problems.

Australian Cebebrities with Depression

There are Australian Celebrities who have opened up on depression. Few of them are as follows:

  1. Ian Thorpe

Celebrity Quotes on Depression

  • John Nash
  • Patty Duke
  • Gaetano Donizetti
  • Catherine Zeta Jones
  • Brooke Shields
  • Herschel Walker
  • Britney Spears
  • Jessica Alba
  • Megan Fox
  • Nicole Kidman
  • Jim Carrey
  • Princess Diana
  • Mel Gibson
  • Carrie Fisher
  • Emma Thompson
  • Michael Phelps
  • Disney's Frozen relate to Mental illness
  • Robin Williams
  • Amanda Bynes
  • Marcus Trescothick
  • Michael Yardy
  • Duncan Bell
  • Ian Thorpe
  • Brett Seymour
  • Wendy Williams
  • Charles Haley
  • Hope Solo
  • Jack Green
  • Mardy Fish
  • Oliver Bone
  • Amy Gamble
  • Jay Guillermo
  • There are many examples which has raised hope in many people about their own mental state and well being. The people who we think are our idols, are also suffering from conditions which you not even connect your neighbor with, helps boost your own self confidence and morale.

    We have researched the information around who among the renowned celebrities at some point of time in their lives or careers has faced mental challenges. We were surprised for discovering the numbers here. We were also surprised to see their path to recovery has really helped others to inspire and take help.

    Browse through the list and get the tips for best of the possible treatment for yourself or your loved ones.