BPD is a mental illness that is marked by instability in moods, relationships, self-image, and behavior. Those with BPD often have difficulty controlling their emotions and may engage in impulsive and risky behaviors. Famous people who have been diagnosed with BPD include actress Margot Kidder, singer Kurt Cobain, and actor River Phoenix. While the cause of BPD is not known, it is believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Brandon Marshall
Marshall has also played for the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets. He has been to six Pro Bowls, and is known for his ability to catch passes in traffic. In 2009, he became the first NFL wide receiver to record back-to-back seasons with at least 100 receptions and 1,000 yards receiving, and he did it again in 2010. In 2012, Marshall set an NFL record for receptions in a game with 21.
Marshall was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on March 23, 1984. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. His father died when he was young, and his mother suffers from borderline personality disorder (BPD). As a result of his mother’s illness, Marshall spent much of his childhood living with various relatives or in foster care. Despite these difficulties, Marshall excelled athletically from a young age; he ran track and played Pop Warner football as a child.
In high school, Marshall played football and ran track for Georgia’s Lakeside High School Eagles. As a senior on the Eagles’ 2002 state championship team that finished 15 0 1 overall, he caught 34 passes for 931 yards (a school record) and 13 touchdowns on offense while tallying five interceptions (another school mark) and 55 tackles with four sacks on defense. That year Lakeside won its first-ever region championship. Also as a senior that season.
Doug Ferrari
Ferrari was born in San Francisco, California, and grew up in the Bay Area. His father was an Italian immigrant who owned a pizzeria. His mother was a stay-at-home mom. Ferrari began doing stand-up comedy while attending San Francisco State University. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his comedy career.
Ferrari’s comedic style is observational and self-deprecating. He often makes jokes about his Italian heritage, his weight, and his relationships. Ferrari has said that he decided to become a comedian because he wanted to make people laugh and feel good about themselves.
In addition to his stand-up career, Ferrari has also worked as a writer and producer for television shows such as “The Simpsons” and “Married… with Children.” He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.
Jim Carrey
Carrey was born on January 17, 1962 in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada to parents Percy and Kathleen Carrey. His mother was a homemaker and his father was an accountant. He has three older siblings named John, Patricia, and Rita. When he was just 12 years old, his family moved to Scarborough, Ontario where he attended Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute. After graduating from high school in 1980, he worked a variety of odd jobs before landing his first major acting gig on the sketch comedy television series In Living Color in 1990.
The following year, Carrey landed the lead role in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective which became an instant blockbuster success grossing over $100 million at the box office worldwide. His performance as the eccentric pet detective earned him widespread acclaim and launched him into superstardom overnight. Carrey would go on to star in a number of other successful comedies throughout the 1990 s including The Cable Guy , Liar , Yes Man , Horton Hears a Who! , A Christmas Carol , Mr Popper’s Penguins , Dumb and Dumber To among many others. In addition to his work in film comedies, Carrey has also enjoyed success as a dramatic actor starring opposite Jim Carey’s mask Virginia Madsenin Eternal Sunshine of Spotless Mind for which he received critical acclaim for his portrayal of troubled romantic Joel Barish.(1&2)
Over the course of his career thus far Jim Carey has won numerous awards including two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. In 2014 he was presented with The Hollywood Comedy Award by Will Ferrell at The Hollywood Film Awards. He has also been nominated for four Academy Awards; two for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy(5&6). Although best known for his comedic roles onscreen Jim Carey is also an accomplished painter whose artwork often reflects dark subject.
Amy Winehouse
Winehouse was born in London in 1983. Her parents were both professional musicians, and she began singing and playing guitar at a young age. She was influenced by a wide range of music, from R&B to jazz to pop.
Winehouse released her debut album, Frank, in 2003. The album was a critical and commercial success, earning Winehouse several Grammy nominations. Her follow-up album, Back to Black, was released in 2006 and won five Grammys, including Best New Artist and Record of the Year.
During this time, Winehouse’s personal life became increasingly public as she struggled with drug addiction and alcoholism. She entered rehab several times but always relapsed; her downward spiral culminated in her untimely death at the age of 27 from alcohol poisoning in 2011.
Robbie Williams
Williams was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2006, after experiencing a manic episode during which he spent days on end partying and spending money recklessly. He subsequently checked himself into rehab to receive treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. In an interview with The Sun newspaper in 2011, Williams spoke about how bipolar disorder had led him to act out in destructive ways: “There have been times when I’ve destroyed relationships through my behaviour because I’m off my head.”
Since then, Williams has worked hard to get his life back on track. He is now sober and is actively involved in raising awareness about mental health issues. In 2013, he launched the Mental Health Foundation’s “Let’s Talk About It” campaign to encourage people to open up about their experiences with mental illness.
Williams’ openness about his battle with bipolar disorder has helped break down the stigma surrounding mental illness. His candour has inspired others who are struggling with similar issues to speak out and seek help. If you or someone you know is dealing with bipolar disorder or any other mental health issue, please remember that you are not alone – there is help available.
Elizabeth Wurtzel
Wurtzel was born on July 31, 1967 in New York City to a Jewish family. Her parents divorced when she was young and she was raised by her mother on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. She attended the Dalton School and later graduated from Harvard College with a degree in English literature.
After college, Wurtzel worked as a fact checker at Harper’s Bazaar before being fired for writing an unauthorized article about Madonna’s wedding dress designer Azzedine Alaïa. She then began working as a freelance journalist and wrote for various publications including the New York Times Magazine, Mirabella, Glamour, Mademoiselle, and Vogue.
In 1994, Wurtzel published her first book Prozac Nation: Young and Depressed in America which chronicles her experience with clinical depression and treatment with the antidepressant Prozac. The book was a bestseller and made Wurtzel one of the most well-known people with bipolar disorder. In 2001 she published another memoir More Now Again: A Memoir of Depression & Mania which details her continued struggle with mental illness.
Wurtzel has been open about her struggles with mental illness throughout her career; however in recent years she has become more vocal about it after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. Since then she has been using her platform to raise awareness about mental health issues and cancer survivorship.
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. Born in McComb, Mississippi and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, she appeared in stage productions and television series as a child before signing with Jive Records in 1997. Spears’s first two studio albums,…
Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. Born in McComb Mississippi and raised in Kentwood Louisiana she appeared in stage productions and television series as a child before signing with Jive Records in 1997. Spears’s first two studio albums …