About Women's Health: Vivien Leigh and Manic Depression

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Women's Health While it can be gut wrenching to read about our favorite celebrities spiraling out of control, their public plights do help all of us realize that mental illness is common and widespread -- even among people with great advantages in life. Take Vivien Leigh, the star of the hit classic "Gone With the Wind." Leigh's Struggles with Bipolar Leigh was affected long before the disorder was well understood -- and she also underwent shock treatment long before it was monitored and administered appropriately. See More About:  vivien leigh  actresses with bipolar  celebrities with bipolar disorder Axl Rose's Troubled Childhood, Angry Adulthood Wild rocker Axl Rose couldn't be more different than demure Vivien Leigh, but they do share a common thread of struggling through life. Rose, so far, has said he isn't sure if he has bipolar disorder, though he has been diagnosed with it. See More About:  axl rose  guns n roses  singers with bipolar Carrie Fisher's Public Struggles Carrie Fisher played the stunning Princess Leia in the Star Wars movies, and has since become a successful "script doctor" and author. Luckily for us, she's also very openly discussed her bipolar disorder diagnosis, shedding a lot of light on the disorder and helping it become better understood. See More About:  carrie fisher  actresses with bipolar  celebrities with bipolar disorder Full List of Celebs with Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder (and mental illness in general) may or may not be more prevalent among "creative" types like actors, musicians and performers. Still, only a few famous people are fully known to be "out" as bipolar, and most of them are listed here. See More About:  celebrity birthdays  biographies  celebrities with bipolar disorder Women's Health Ads Women Health Woman Health Mental Health Help Health News Children Health Featured Articles Red Flag Bipolar Symptoms in Kids Common Signs & Symptoms in Adults What Causes Bipolar Disorder? Treatment Options   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement