Mental Health & Inspiring Individuals

Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato is a successful American recording artist, actress and philanthropist. Citing a long history of Eating Disorder, Bullying, Addiction, Depression; including sducidal thoughts since the age of seven.

In 2011, she was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.

Oprah Winfrey

Media Icon, Television Personality, Producer and Philanthropist, suffers from Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Anxiety. She has experienced unbelievable trauma, grief and was physically/sexually abused on multiple occasions; resulting in a pregnancy at age 14 with the baby dying in infancy.

Virat Kohli

The India Cricket Team Captain, Virat Kohli, battled self doubt and Depression. He believes that Mental Health Issues cannot be overlooked and should be discussed more openly.

Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps holds the record for winning the most Olympic events in history. But one of the sources of his drive to win comes from, his ADHD (which he was diagnosed with when he was 9 years old).

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo Dicaprio, a world-renowned Hollywood actor, suffers from bouts of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Martin Luther King Jr

Even though Martin Luther King Jr is one of the most finest and inspirational leaders, he suffered from Manic-Depressive Illness and even attempted to commit suicide, twice, before the age of 13.

Conclusion

“Mental Illness does not define you!”.

These few examples of inspiring people not only reiterate the above statement but most importantly give us hope. Despite suffering from some serious issues, these heroes have not only garnered unimaginable success and achievements in their lives, but also have become inspiring role models to all. Their examples, their stories, and most of all, their courage shows that even though mental illness is a part of who you are, it doesn’t define who you are. What makes you, you is your courage to fight, to brave the storm, to be vulnerable and have unashamed conversations.

✏️: @khwaish_mohindru & @tarini_puri

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