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Famous Musicians Who’ve Battled Mental Disorder or Struggles

This article’s only purpose is to inspire and motivate.

Mental illness is becoming a bigger and bigger issue in modern society. I do not know how it feels to live with a mental disorder, but I believe and hope it should not be a limitation if you want to express yourself through music.

I’ve taught the guitar to a few students diagnosed with ADHD and Bipolar, and they were brilliant students. They were creative, dedicated and quick learners.

Famous Musicians with Mental Struggles

I do not know the severity of their mental issues. I also know that people’s situations are never the exact same. But I think it is inspiring that famous musicians are open about their mental health.

• Adam Lavine (ADHD)
• Adele (Postpartum Depression)
• Alanis Morissette (Postpartum Depression)
• Amy Winehouse (Bipolar)
• Billie Eilish (Depression)
• Brian Wilson from The Beach Boys (Schizoaffective Disorder)
• Bruce Springsteen (Paranoid Schizophrenia)
• Cher (ADHD)
• Daniel Johnston (Bipolar)
• Demi Lovato (Bipolar)
• Ed Sheeran (Social Anxiety)
• Frank Sinatra (Bipolar)
• Harry Belafonte (ADHD)
• James Durbin (Tourette og Aspergers)
• Janet Jackson (Depression)
• Jimi Hendrix (Bipolar)
• John Lennon (ADHD)
• Justin Bieber (Depression)
• Justin Timberlake (ADHD)
• Katy Perry (Depression)
• Kurt Cobain (Bipolar)
• Lady Gaga (PTSD)
• Ludwig van Beethoven (Bipolar)
• Mads Langer (ADHD)
• Mariah Carey (Bipolar)
• Miley Cyrus (Depression)
• Ozzy Osbourne (Bipolar)
• Pink (Depression & Anxiety)
• Selena Gomez (Lupus)
• Stevie Wonder (ADHD)
• Sinéad O’Connor (Bipolar)
• Susan Boyle (Asperger)
• Syd Barrett from Pink Floyd (Bipolar)
• Will.i.am (ADHD)
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Bipolar)