sfpcc2 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Former teen actress Amanda Bynes is now in the UCLA Medical Center being treated for probable Schizophrenia. Can anybody think of a Hollywood case that parallels this? The cases of Frances Farmer comes to mind, but I don't think she was a schizophrenic. Also, mental health treatment has come a long since then, (I don't think she will be lobotomized.) She was a talented actress and I really wish her the best . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavenderblue19 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I remember reading a long time ago that Peter Sellers was believed to have suffered from schizophrenia. I'm having trouble getting back on site so I can't look that up to verify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Frances Farmer had mental problems but she was NOT lobotomized. That depiction was made-up for the movie "Frances" to give the movie dramatic oomph. Unfortunately, that fiction has taken hold and persists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dabb Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Clara Bow was diagnosed with schizophrenia; tried to commit suicide. Her last years were spent under the constant care of a nurse. She died of a heart attack. Living in fear your whole life is a terrible way to spend your time on Earth. I feel for these people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Maybe that accounts for the multiple characters that Sellers could play in a given film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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