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48 Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage
It's hard to talk about your problems, but sometimes, someone else breaking the ice can help. And despite one in five Americans suffering from a diagnosable mental illness, this is a topic which many feel uncomfortable facing.
These celebrities have all publicly admitted that they have mental health issues, have sought help, and want those who also suffer from similar problems to seek treatment.
Are you surprised by any of these revelations? Are any of them particularly inspiring?
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#1
Elen Degeneres, Depression
KellyKilbride 10 years ago
i watched the Ellen show (sitcom) before she came out. I enjoyed it the first couple years. then Arye Gross left, it started to slide. THEN, she came out, and any semblance of humor left the show. I have no homophobia at all, close family member who is gay, another who is transgender. I quit watching because it wasn't funny and every single episode revolved around Ellen being gay. Ellen needs to face it, she didn't lose her show because of coming out of the closet, she lost it because her sexual orientation became her only focus and topic.
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#2
Leonardo DiCaprio, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
LoriWilson 10 years ago
This explains a LOT with who he is as an actor and why he nails every performance. OCD will cause you to strive for no less than perfect, even when you don't even want to be. Damn.
#3
J. K. Rowling, Depression
PaulienZwiers 10 years ago
The feeling dementors give people is based on the feelings you have whilst suffering from depression.
#4
Hayden Panettiere, Postpartum Depression
#5
Jared Padalecki, Depression
AlexzandraBotello 10 years ago
You gotta always keep fighting. You'll make it through. In the end it's worth it♡
#6
Carrie Fisher, Bipolar I Disorder
VeronicaVatter 10 years ago
This is so true. And worse when you're manic it seems fun and like people love you. And when you're down, its like they all talk behind your back.
#7
Brad Pitt, Depression
#8
Adam Levine, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
#9
Demi Lovato, Bipolar Disorder
RichWillson 10 years ago
I love my fellow bipolar's we be a bunch of fun, about half of the time..
#10
Jim Carrey, Depression
#13
Angelina Jolie, Depression
#14
Gwyneth Paltrow, Postpartum Depression
#15
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bipolar II Disorder
TeriElliott 10 years ago
I too have bipolar ll. And when Catherine Zeta-Jones went public with her struggle she really inspired me to talk about and help educate people about the ups and down of this sometimes debilitating disease. I commend her. She's an inspiration for people like me
#16
David Beckham, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
#19
Olivia Munn, Anxiety And Trichotillomania
SapphireDolphin10 9 years ago
I have anxiety also but I bite my nails till they bleed and other stuff.
#21
Miley Cyrus, Depression
#23
Beyonce Knowles, Depression
SusanLerner 10 years ago
That was so cool of them to admit to their mental illness. But very necessary, so we can all let go of the stigma of mental illness.
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MissyMelissa 10 years ago
Thank you for sharing this as it helps the rest of us to not allow our mental heath to define us. I am proud that I am able to manage my mental health on most days. I lived in shame for years and felt so alone with the enormity of mental health issues I have struggled with - BPD, dyslexic, eating disorders, addiction, depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation. We need more of these as I am one of the lucky ones who managed to find help and now hold a degree in Counselling and help others...I am proud of my journey. x
KatieJohnson 10 years ago
I appreciate the article, however I do feel celebrities with different types of disorders should be here. Depression is almost like the 'glamorous poster child' of mental illness when it comes to the media. What about eating disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenia, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, dissociative identity disorder, panic disorder....I could go on.
NicoleKou 10 years ago
I think its unfair to say depression is the glamorous poster child of mental illness. Its a great thing that more celebrities are coming out saying they have depression, it just shows how prevalent depression is in our society and as such addresses stigma and highlights the needs for more services. In terms of people coming out regarding the other mental health concerns you mention maybe people still arebt comfortable talking about because of the stigma associated, i mean only now depression is being spoken about yet its so common, it must be so much harder to speak about the other illnesses.
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MissyMelissa 10 years ago
Thank you for sharing this as it helps the rest of us to not allow our mental heath to define us. I am proud that I am able to manage my mental health on most days. I lived in shame for years and felt so alone with the enormity of mental health issues I have struggled with - BPD, dyslexic, eating disorders, addiction, depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation. We need more of these as I am one of the lucky ones who managed to find help and now hold a degree in Counselling and help others...I am proud of my journey. x
KatieJohnson 10 years ago
I appreciate the article, however I do feel celebrities with different types of disorders should be here. Depression is almost like the 'glamorous poster child' of mental illness when it comes to the media. What about eating disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenia, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, dissociative identity disorder, panic disorder....I could go on.
NicoleKou 10 years ago
I think its unfair to say depression is the glamorous poster child of mental illness. Its a great thing that more celebrities are coming out saying they have depression, it just shows how prevalent depression is in our society and as such addresses stigma and highlights the needs for more services. In terms of people coming out regarding the other mental health concerns you mention maybe people still arebt comfortable talking about because of the stigma associated, i mean only now depression is being spoken about yet its so common, it must be so much harder to speak about the other illnesses.
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