Drew Barrymore and Panic Attacks:
Panic attacks. Drew Barrymore discussed her experiences with panic attacks in a 2006 interview with ELLE magazine: "Every single medical expert says they're not real," Barrymore said. "So you're like, 'But how come when my throat is closing up, I'm blind with dizziness; I can't catch my breath; and I am hot and faint and want to rip my skin off and am convinced I'm going to die?' That's so real to me." She did not say how long she had been experiencing the attacks but did describe them as "recent."
Panic attacks. Drew Barrymore discussed her experiences with panic attacks in a 2006 interview with ELLE magazine: "Every single medical expert says they're not real," Barrymore said. "So you're like, 'But how come when my throat is closing up, I'm blind with dizziness; I can't catch my breath; and I am hot and faint and want to rip my skin off and am convinced I'm going to die?' That's so real to me." She did not say how long she had been experiencing the attacks but did describe them as "recent."
Treatment Drew Barrymore Has Received:
Barrymore did not say if she is receiving treatment in the ELLE interview; however, she did say that she will not take medication. "I had some specialist recommend a daily drug," Barrymore said, "but I don't want to do it because I don't want to suppress my emotions. I would never take a pill. I did see that it worked on my own father." Barrymore went on to say, "He was on Zoloft, and he went from acting like an absolute insane maniac to a semi-insane maniac, and it was a great improvement for him, so I really believe in that stuff, but..."
Barrymore did not say if she is receiving treatment in the ELLE interview; however, she did say that she will not take medication. "I had some specialist recommend a daily drug," Barrymore said, "but I don't want to do it because I don't want to suppress my emotions. I would never take a pill. I did see that it worked on my own father." Barrymore went on to say, "He was on Zoloft, and he went from acting like an absolute insane maniac to a semi-insane maniac, and it was a great improvement for him, so I really believe in that stuff, but..."
Brief Biography of Drew Barrymore:
Drew Barrymore was born February 22, 1975 in Culver City, California to parents Ildiko Jaid Mako and John Drew Barrymore. Barrymore began acting in commercials at 11 months and starred in her first movie at age six. By age nine, Barrymore was addicted to drugs and alcohol, and, although her film career continued, her personal life spiraled out of control. In 1988, Barrymore entered the ASAP Family Treatment Center, and, after successfully completing rehab, she began to rebuild her professional career, beginning with her autobiography. Barrymore has been married twice: to bar owner Jeremy Thomas and actor Tom Green.
Drew Barrymore was born February 22, 1975 in Culver City, California to parents Ildiko Jaid Mako and John Drew Barrymore. Barrymore began acting in commercials at 11 months and starred in her first movie at age six. By age nine, Barrymore was addicted to drugs and alcohol, and, although her film career continued, her personal life spiraled out of control. In 1988, Barrymore entered the ASAP Family Treatment Center, and, after successfully completing rehab, she began to rebuild her professional career, beginning with her autobiography. Barrymore has been married twice: to bar owner Jeremy Thomas and actor Tom Green.
Drew Barrymore's Career:
Coming from the renowned Barrymore family, it's not surprising that Drew Barrymore's acting career began at age 11 months, when she appeared in a TV commercial. At age six, Barrymore was cast in E.T. The Extra-terrestrial. The success of E.T. led to appearances on The Tonight Show and Saturday Night Live as well as additional film roles. Drug and alcohol addiction interrupted Barrymore's career in her teens, but after rehab, Barrymore made a comeback. Besides appearing in such films as The Wedding Singer, Barrymore also launched her own production company, Flower Films, which produced Charlies' Angels.
Coming from the renowned Barrymore family, it's not surprising that Drew Barrymore's acting career began at age 11 months, when she appeared in a TV commercial. At age six, Barrymore was cast in E.T. The Extra-terrestrial. The success of E.T. led to appearances on The Tonight Show and Saturday Night Live as well as additional film roles. Drug and alcohol addiction interrupted Barrymore's career in her teens, but after rehab, Barrymore made a comeback. Besides appearing in such films as The Wedding Singer, Barrymore also launched her own production company, Flower Films, which produced Charlies' Angels.
Where to Learn More About Drew Barrymore (References):
1) "Cover Story: Drew Barrymore." ELLE. Oct 2006. <http://www.elle.com/>
2) The Drew Barrymore Collective (official site). <http://www.drew-barrymore.org/>.
1) "Cover Story: Drew Barrymore." ELLE. Oct 2006. <http://www.elle.com/>
2) The Drew Barrymore Collective (official site). <http://www.drew-barrymore.org/>.
