Everyone has their ups and downs, and celebrities are no exception. Some of the most famous people in the world suffer from depression and still manage to maintain successful lives. Here are some of the celebrities with depression who have admitted to their battle with this emotional disorder.
Celebrities with Depression
Singer Sheryl Crow has admitted that she suffers from bouts of depression and that she thinks bout suicide every day.
Actor Jim Carrey has battled depression since he was a kid became a comedian in order to ease his pain. Carey says he used to take Prozac to stabilize his mood, but now focuses on spiritual treatment and abstaining from alcohol or smoking because he feels it helps him manage his depressive symptoms.
Actor Harrison Ford said that acting helped him overcome the depression he felt as a child.
Singer Kurt Cobain famously battled depression, which he said was a result of his inability to cope with his chronic pain and chronic illness. Cobain committed suicide in 1994.
Singer and songwriter Billy Joel has battled depression for many years and admitted in an interview that he once tried to commit suicide by drinking furniture polish.
Comedian Drew Carrey has used food and alcohol to help him cope with depression. Carrey has tried to commit suicide twice by taking large doses of sleeping pills.
Postpartum depression affects many women during and after pregnancy. Some of the most famous women to admit they’ve battled postpartum depression are Vivien Leigh and Brooke Shields. Vivien Leigh, who played Scarlet O’Hara in Gone with the Wind, was diagnosed with manic depression after a miscarriage and used alcohol to self-medicate her symptoms. Actress Brooke Shields wrote in her book “Down Came the Rain” that she suffered from self-destructive thoughts after the birth of her daughter that caused her to want to jump out of a window and throw her baby against the wall. Shields took Paxil to cope with her depression until she recovered.
Harry Potter Author JK Rowling found herself in a major depression that left her contemplating suicide after her divorce. Rowling chose to use cognitive behavioral therapy rather than antidepressants to cure her emotional problem.
Rapper DMX talks about having manic depression in some of his songs. He has been arrested several times for cocaine and other drug possession and attempting to buy illegal drugs.
Actor Own Wilson made headlines in 2007 when he attempted suicide after his break up with Kate Hudson. Since then it has come out that Wilson has been battling depression and taking anti-depressants for years.
Actress Kirsten Dunst admitted she entered rehab in 2008 for depression.
Comedian Sarah Silverman is very open about her life-long struggle with depression and says she successfully treats it with the antidepressant Zoloft.
Actress Christina Ricci has admitted in interviews that she has dealt with depression her whole life, and expects to always battle it.
Getting Help for Depression
There are so many stigmas and shame attached to mental illness that people, famous or not, often don’t want to come forward with their symptoms or diagnosis. If you think that you suffer from depression or know someone who may be, it’s important to seek help and support right away, especially if substance abuse is present. The symptoms of depression are dangerous enough without the added stress and health risk of alcohol or drug abuse.
At Casa Palmera, we understand how difficult it is to suffer from a dual diagnosis of mental illness and a substance abuse problem. Our caring staff is highly skilled and trained at helping patients overcome their addiction to drugs or alcohol while at the same time addressing the mental health issues underlying the substance abuse. Don’t suffer in silence any longer. Call Casa Palmera today at 888.481.4481.
All info taken from Wikipedia.
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