What's Normal Anyway? Celebrities' Own Stories Of Mental Illness
(Paperback)

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Nobody is immune from mental ill health, not even celebrities... We all know someone who suffers from mental illness. It may be a family member, friend, neighbour, or colleague. Now or in the future, it might be you. Here, for the first time, ten celebrities share their experiences of conditions including depression & anxiety, bipolar disorder & OCD, eating disorders & body dysmorphia. From Premiership footballer Dean Windass, to TV presenter Trisha Goddard, their candid first-person accounts detail the day-to-day reality of living with a mental health disorder, as well as the nervous breakdowns, stays in psychiatric hospitals, & suicide attempts. They also show that, ultimately, mental illness need not limit achievement, happiness, & fulfilment in life. These frank & honest stories help us to better understand mental illness, offer practical coping strategies, & give encouragement & solace for everyone out there who feels they are suffering alone. What's Normal Anyway? shows that nobody is immune from mental ill health & shares powerful messages of positivity & hope. Contributors include: Bill Oddie, Alicia Douvall, Alastair Campbell, Stephanie Cole, Kevan Jones, Dean Windass, Trisha Goddard, Charles Walker, Tasha Danvers & Richard Mabey.