Celebrities are never immune to illness and injury, and unfortunately, their injuries are usually caused by the very same thing that makes them famous: the desire for attention and the anxiety it causes. Many famous people injure themselves. They are called self-injurers. Here is a list of some famous self-injurers and their afflictions.

After being raped at the age of 12, Fiona Apple suffered from eating disorders.
 
Amy Winehouse suffers from depression and self-mutilation.
 
Britney Spears, Lindsey Lohan, and Nicole Richie have been in rehab for drug abuse and addiction.
 
Michelle Rodriguez, Vince Vaughn, Cynthia Watros, and Pete Doherty were all caught driving while under the influence.
 
Eating disorders include bulimia and anorexia. Bulimia consists of binge eating and purging. It results in damage to the stomach lining, esophagus, mouth, and teeth. Anorexia is not eating enough or any food, and therefore not getting enough nutrients. Organs begin shutting down, hair falls out, and serious health consequences occur.
 
Self-mutilation often involves “cutting” oneself with a knife or sharp object. It is thought to be a way to take the focus off of the real cause of anxiety and focus it on a physical pain.
 
Drug and alcohol abuse and addiction can lead to death from overdose, as in the recent case involving Heath Ledger.
If you believe a loved one is a self-injurer, contact a doctor immediately. Getting mental and physical help as soon as possible is extremely important.
 
 

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