Famous People With Schizophrenia And Other Relatable Mental Illnesses

Famous People With Schizophrenia And Other Relatable Mental Illnesses

Trista - September 16, 2019

Famous People With Schizophrenia And Other Relatable Mental Illnesses
Carrie Fisher spent much of her life advocating for people with mental illness. Photo: theaceblackblog.com

28. Carrie Fisher Had Bipolar Disorder

The actress who played Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy had her ashes buried in a giant Prozac-shaped box because she claimed that Prozac was her favorite thing ever. It was instrumental in helping treat the bipolar and depression that, at times, threatened to overwhelm her life.

Fisher was one of the first celebrity advocates to open up about bipolar disorder and share her own personal experiences. She made many public appearances to help raise awareness of the challenges associated with bipolar. Perhaps her effect on the mental health community is every bit as significant as her effect on the film industry.

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