Like, I locked myself in my room and my dad had to break my door down. About one in every 10 Americans takes an antidepressant to treat various mental health disorders. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Photo by Eva Rinaldi, Flickr "I found that with depression one of the most important things you could realize is that you're not alone. Verywell Mind's content is for informational and educational purposes only. Therefore, celebrities have been able to use their voices to raise awareness about depression, the symptoms, the treatment and the stigma. Her substance abuse became so bad that she almost drowned after drinking heavily. I take like two baths a day, is that weird? Life is too beautiful., His suicide in 2014 shocked millions, but the Academy Award-winning actor/comedian had a history with depression, substance and alcohol abuse. "Riverdale came into my life when I was going through the worst depression I had ever experienced. Sometimes I still do. There are things that I would love to go back and change, Affleck said. Who are my friends?' The use of antidepressants has soared in recent years. ", On going on antidepressants: "When I was 18, [my mom] said, 'If you start to feel like you are twisting things around you, and you start to feel like there is no sunlight around you, and you are paralyzed with fear, this is what it is and here's how you can help yourself.' Beyond feeling blue, depression can feel like an intense sadness or hopelessness that can last for many days to weeks. as well as other partner offers and accept our, Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for FIJI Water, Visit Insider's homepage for more stories, she took medication to treat her clinical depression, an interview on Off Camera with Sam Jones, experiencing anxiety and depression with extreme mood swings. Hemmis shared that her depression caused crying fits, eating binges, and insomnia early on in the show's run. I wish I had the power to send Cupid around the planet, as cheesy as that sounds. ", "I openly admit to having battled depression and anxiety and I think a lot of people do. So you just attack yourself some more.". Borderline Personality Disorder. Prince Harry, along with Prince William and Kate Middleton, is now an ambassador for Heads Together, a British mental health organization. Kristen Stewart, on Rolling With the Punches Getty Images Kristen Stewart, best known for her roles in movies like. And if you do decide to go on a prescription to help yourself, understand that the world wants to shame you for that, but in the medical community, you would never deny a diabetic his insulin. People. Bloom's character has borderline personality disorder, so dialogue about mental illness is nothing new for the show. "You really have to go and get help, and I did.". It's hard to get out of bed in the morning when it feels like there's trouble after trouble after trouble," he stated on Instagram. "The key indicator of bipolar II, experts say, is a cycle of high and low moods, often with episodes of depression.". About one in every 10 Americans takes an antidepressant to treat various mental health disorders. People. I stayed in my room. ", "You can't stop. There was a lot of guilt and a lot of shame. 1. In particular, the 2007 death of his mother, Donda West, which stemmed from heart disease and complications following plastic surgery, has haunted him. From the PEOPLE archive: A life cut short inside Heath Ledger's life and tragic death. ", On choosing the wording for his campaign "Always Keep Fighting": "Even if there are a thousand small fights, even if every other minute you're thinking about suicide, or depression, or addiction, or if you have mental illness, I want people to hit it head on and take action. Still, the world saw a darker side of the actor in 2007 when reports surfaced that he had attempted suicide at his California home. "I'm speaking up now because I want people to know it can happen to anybody and I don't want people who have it to feel embarrassed or to feel alone.". Even our 16th president had bouts of what he called melancholy.If what I feel were equally distributed to the whole human family, there would not be one cheerful face on the earth, Abraham Lincoln wrote a law partner in 1841. Whether I shall ever be better, I cannot tell. He relied heavily on friends, family, and a trusted doctor to see him through his darkest times. Getty Images Europe Staff. ", Having weathered addiction, bulimia, and bipolar disorder, Lovato said that shes living proof that you never have to give into those thoughts., Her mother used to be afraid to wake her up in the morning for fear that shed find her dead. Being famous doesn't mean you're immune to depression, including postpartum depression and bipolar disorder. That's what Koenig's father told reporters in February 2010, shortly after Koenig died by suicide. Because you have to be able to cope with it. In her book, Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression, Shields wrote about getting help: "If you think you might be suffering from any kind of postpartum mood disorder , or are aware of some preexisting condition in your life that could lead to it, DO NOT WASTE TIME! I was in a really bad place in life, going through that lonely period: 'Who am I? "And that sadness has been going away.". When model and actor Paulina Porizkova left ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" in 2007, her feelings of rejection led to anxiety attacks. Hes open about taking antidepressants and leads a very clean, spiritual life. Life events, like the birth of a baby, or the changing seasons can trigger depression. 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By LAUREN COX. I never cut, but I'd scratch myself to the point of bleeding. Lovato said that she is vocal about suffering from suicidal ideation and her other psychological struggles to let others know theyre not alone and that there is a way out. If we share our stories and stick together, were stronger., The swimmer whos won 28 Olympic medals said his first depression spell happened in 2004, but his lowest point came after the 2012 Games, according to CNN. ActorGina Rodriguez opened up about her anxiety in 2019. She assured them that it is possible to see the light when you start the work on yourself. Bieber admitted that he turned to drugs to cope, and his behavior became increasingly erratic. "I felt like I had to be a different person," Wilkinson toldPeople. "Since then I've lived with depression and learned to control it, or at least to ride the waves as best I can," Silverman told Glamour. "I didn't talk to anyone about it. There are some times where I feel absolutely helpless, she told Self. Late actor Andrew Koenig, best known for his role as "Boner" on the 1990s sitcom "Growing Pains," had depression for most of his life. Still, Paltrow didn't suspect postpartum depression until her husband brought up the idea. He's played one of the biggest characters in cinema (Batman) and is one of the most famous actors of the last twenty years. I have to go outside and be in sun for a little bit, or go for a walk. It's like when you fall on your face so hard and the next time, you're like, Yeah, so? We Tested Cerebral's Online Therapy Services: Is It Worth It? . "People are like, 'Wayne Brady's always happy!'" he told ET. "I felt like I needed crutches for my brain, and I did. 3) Kevin Mazur / One Love Manchester / Getty Images, 14) ADRIAN SANCHEZ-GONZALEZ / Getty Images, Forbes: Full List: The Worlds Highest-Paid Actors And Actresses 2017., Express: Dwayne The Rock Johnson: My secret battle with depression., People: Katy Perry Breaks Down in Shockingly Honest Therapy Session as She Opens Up About Past SuicidalThoughts,Ashley Judd on Rehab: I Needed Help,Gwyneth Paltrow: I Felt Like a Zombie With Postpartum Depression,"Gwyneth Paltrow: 'I Battled Depression,'"Bruce Springsteen Opens Up About His Bouts fo of Depression: I Didnt Want to Get Out of Bed, Wayne Brady Speaks Out About His Depression: 'It Ate Away at Me Daily. She also abused Vicodin after dental surgerybut went through detox for addiction to the narcotic. But then, because I had this personality that was driven toward perfectionism, I would tell people I was at the library, but instead go to the gym and exercise for hours and hours and hours. "I couldn't access my emotions.". '", "I've discovered that anxiety, panic attacks and depression can be side effects of lupus, which can present their own challenges," Gomez said to People. "I once believed that there was no way back from my trauma," Gaga told Oprah. If you dont take medication every day to keep you at a certain state, you have a potential to ramp up, and it can take you to a point where you can even end up in the hospital, he said. Kate Middleton to be given counselling to avoid depression that may be caused by being the future King's wife. In a recent interview with The Zoe Report, Annie Murphy of Schitt's Creek said taking antidepressants saved her life. Nadra Nittle is a journalist who has written articles in publications including NBC News, The Guardian, Vox, and Civil Eats. Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. All rights reserved. ", NPR: Fresh Air With Terry Gross: Robin Williams,Exploring Abraham Lincolns Melancholy., LA Times: Robin Williams Friends Saw Signs He Was Succumbing to Depression., The Atlantic: Lincolns Great Depression., Salon: 7 Historical Figures Who Wrestled with Depression., CBS Sunday Morning: Bruce Springsteen: Im Still In Love with Playing., ABC News: Kirsten Dunst discusses struggle with depression, going to rehab for her mental health.. People with bipolar II disorder often don't have the extreme "up" of mania, which is a staple of bipolar I disorder. Judd's mother, country music singer Naomi Judd, died by suicide in 2022 after having depression for many years, reportedPeople. Reconciling with estranged family members and helping those less fortunate through charity work helped Judd regain perspective and make peace with her past. He began making headlines for questionable decisionsbut the controversies led him to some soul searching and serious conversations with loved ones. Former "Growing Pains" actor 41-year-old Andrew Koenig, 40-year-old fashion designer . It was the best thing in the world to feel things again," Delevigne told Esquire. Osaka added that she had "a really hard time coping with that. "When you get to this point, you just can't will your way out of that or pray your way out of that or pull yourself up by the bootstraps out of that," wrote Gore. Everything is so horrible, its hard to name one thing. As you get older, I think it decreases some, but I'm just innately kind of a sad person, he recently told Elle magazine. But suppressing his emotions didnt make them go away. To remind you that no one is alone in their struggles with this condition, here are 22 celebrities who have spoken out in recent years about their own battles with depression and if you or a. Wayne Brady. In April 2011, Arquette acknowledged his strange behavior, saying he had been sober for more than 100 days and was more in touch with his emotions. She said she started taking a type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor at an early age. However, the show was also emotionally draining at times. "I have regrets. In the years that followed, Delevigne said she was "just numb. Phillippe hasnt let his condition keep him from shining onscreen, though. Selena Gomez credit: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal Dr. DelCollo is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. I cant even bring fully to words how lost, empty, desperate, confused (I was), she said during a "Good Morning America" interview about her book. Delevigne went off her medication when she was 18. Zayn Malik penned an emotional essay about coping with anxiety. On September 10, 2020, World Suicide Prevention Day, the pop star took to Twitter to share her history of mental illness with her fans. "I've spent most of my life saying 'I'm fine,'" Prince Harry said in an interview with The Telegraph journalist Bryony Gordon on her mental health podcast Mad World. I go to the dentist. Do I get sad? Rapper, producer, and fashion designer Kanye West's mental health problems have been public for years. I love the buzz. "And that week, I lost my virginity, I got into fights, I cried, I laughed. People. I have an ability to persevere that I didn't have before. As a result, shes felt a deep sadness as an adult. ", "I am not a natural public speaker and get huge waves of anxiety before I speak to the world's media," wrote Osaka. In the past, she had been medicated for depression and anxiety. It's not normal to think that nothing's affected you.' Get help right away.Don't be ashamed and don't disregard what you are feeling. Because I'm human.". Some friends were shocked, but others said that Wilson, who was 38 then, had "battled his share of demons, which have included drug addiction," reportedPeople. Daily Mail. Oh yeah. After experiencing a "mental breakdown," she left school for six months and eventually agreed to go on medication to avoid being hospitalized. I couldn't connect. She dealt with clinical depression, too, after her father died in 2002., This Kiss the Girls actress had what she calls a dysfunctional childhood. In 2018, Lovato had a near fatal drug overdose and released a single called Sober about relapsing. In 2011, actor Catherine Zeta-Jones, then 41, revealed that she has bipolar II disorder, which causes severe depression. I'm very serious about no alcohol, no drugs. Other historical figures who reportedly wrestled with depression include Ernest Hemingway, Winston Churchill, psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, and General William T. Sherman. She felt isolated and insecure. In 2006, he described his highs and lows to NPRs Terry Gross. Theyre very helpful for me Ive taken them since I was 26 years old, various different kinds, Ive switched and tried this and tried that.. My brain and my heart are really important to me. ", "That's important because a lot of people undermine their own depression and anxiety because they're like, 'I'm not being bullied, I have a roof over my head, nothing's necessarily going wrong.' Actor Gwyneth Paltrow reported loving being a new mother to daughter Apple, born in 2004. I wake up depressed, but now I know my steps. The structured work and school environment (Hamm was a college student then) helped him recover. Its hard not to get eaten alive by all the negativity. In recent years, stars like Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Chrissy Teigen have spoken about taking medication to treat mental illness. Here are 15 celebrities who have talked about their own anxiety and depression. Affleck also discussed how some of the antidepressants he tried led to side effects such as weight gain. Silverman first began experiencing depression punctuated by "terrifying" panic attacks when she was 13. Locklear was infamously hospitalised in 2008 for a depressive disorder. I felt like I could never turn it around.". He explained that a lack of self-care and abusing drugs such as psychedelic mushrooms and LSD typically worsen his mental state. Ashley Judd's memoir: Why relationships can make women depressed. The "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" star and creator drew on her own experience when writing the Emmy-winning song, "Anti-Depressants Are So Not A Big Deal.". Everyone could always do more but he is a huge movie star already. Things took a turn for the better, though, when she checked into a treatment facility in 2006. I needed help, she told Glamour magazine. Oh yeah.. I was wrong. I think it's better when we all say: 'Cheers!' After he sought treatment and started talking about his feelings, he said life became easy. Now he understands that its OK to not be OK., The actress, known for voicing the character of Anna in the movie Frozen, says shes had depression since she was in college. During a February 2020 interview with Diane Sawyer of Good Morning America, actor Ben Affleck disclosed that he had taken medication to manage his mental health. 15 Celebrities Who Are Living Well With Depression Here's what Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, and others want everyone dealing with depression to know. 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About one in every 10 Americans takes an antidepressant, making it the third most common prescription drug, according to the most recent National Health and Nutrition Survey.. And I've always had a really open and honest dialogue about that, especially with my mom, which I'm so grateful for. Speaking to ELLE.com, Reinhart said, "Literally, I was sitting in the bathtub as I was writing that. Henson has survived the death of her father from cancer in 2006 and the murder of her sons father in 2003. "I have such debilitating anxiety because of everything going on that I literally wake up in the middle of the night with full-on panic attacks," she told Cara Delevingne in an interview for Harper's Bazaar. Mind in the Media: Does Celebrity Disclosure of Mental Health Issues Have an Impact? I learned that in the days of the White House. Nevertheless, Musk decided to throw in a well, how about Wellbutrin type of reply: "Wellbutrin is way worse than Adderall imo. The man behind some of the craziest characters on screen, from the Grinch to Ace Ventura, says hes had some dark days. Rodriguez spoke at the Kennedy Forum, an annual mental health panel, about her anxiety and depression. "I get depressed," he said. Over eight percent of all adults had at least one major depressive episode in 2020. I just needed to know that no one was going to die and nothing was going to change. I thought that thinking of her was only going to make me sad and not going to bring her back. Winning the gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics forced swimmer Amanda Beard, then only 14, to grow up fast. So Aldrin sought treatment and became chairman of the National Mental Health Association. Today, actors, musicians, political figures, and even royalty have opened up about their battles with mood disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse, and grief. Additionally, 1 in 4 women in their 40s and 50s . I just wanted to dematerialize and have someone sweep me away. I also see a nutritionist and I meditate. Antidepressants are an increasingly common form of treatment for various mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Its not a weak move to say, I need help. , The pop star, whose hits include "Paparazzi andPoker Face, says shes dealt with both depression and anxiety her whole life. Posthumous studies suggest Waters had brain damage and depression related to concussions sustained during football games. By Sara Altshul. After Ledger's death,Peoplereported that sources spoke of his depression and reckless behavior after his breakup with actress Michelle Williams, the mother of his then 2-year-old daughter. Mickey Rourke was born Phillip Andre Rourke, Jr. on September 16, 1952, in Schenectady, New York, the son of Annette Elizabeth (Cameron) and Philip Andre Rourke. Former professional football player Andre Waters shocked family and friends in November 2006 when he died by suicide at 44. The prince shared his experience for Heads Together, a mental health awareness initiative from the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. I mean, I present that very cheery bubbly person, but I also do a lot of work, I do a lot of introspective work and I check in with myself when I need to exercise and I got on a prescription when I was really young to help with my anxiety and depression and I still take it today. I Wrote About Quitting Antidepressants. Koenig's parents have been outspoken about their son's depression, hoping their message may reach others who are also considering suicide. I was very reluctantFour of my friends felt the same way I did, and everyone was too embarrassed to talk about it. SSRIs increase serotonin levels by preventing it from being reabsorbed before it can take effect. In a statement on Twitter, Osaka wrote that she has "suffered long bouts of depression" since the 2018 U.S. Open. Diana had postpartum depression as well as an eating disorder. The disorder can be mild or severe, and feelings can be short-lived or chronic. People. The actress and model went public about her experience with PPD in an essay for the New York Times in 2005. And while it still may carry a huge stigma, celebrities like Selena Gomez and Lady Gaga are trying to change that by speaking out. However, something was different when her son Moses was born two years later. In addition to depression, Affleck revealed that he experiences anxiety and abused substances to cope with his mental health problems. Since then, Beard has been off medication and has a son, born in 2009, but admitted that life isn't perfect. WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Some of the most famous celebrities have suffered at one time or another with this type of anxiety, which affects a large percentage of the general population. She saw several therapists who prescribed varying doses of Xanax, a sedative, throughout her adolescence. Just because I'm a Black woman, don't put that strong-superhero thing on me.. Michelle Obama, Ben Affleck, and Demi Lovato have discussed their mental health. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Cara Lustik is a fact-checker and copywriter. 10 Celebrities Who Have Opened Up About Depression Michelle Obama, Ben Affleck, and Demi Lovato have discussed their mental health By Nadra Nittle Updated on February 06, 2021 Fact checked by Cara Lustik "I think they saved my life and they've probably saved my mother's life but I don't agree with them. People. Jolie-Pitt, who has always been very open about her bouts with mental illness, has even revealed that her depression included cutting herself and hiring a hit man to kill her. Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake . Hopelessness, suicidal ideation, and lack of energy are all symptoms of depression. Mickey Rourke. Dysthymia, also called persistent depressive disorder or low-grade depression, isnt as intense as major depression. ", Here's what Princess Diana said about postpartum depression in a 1995 interview: "I was unwell with post-natal depression, which no one ever discussed and that in itself was a bit of a difficult time. Angelina Jolie-Pitt Before she was an Oscar winner, U.N.