Paris Hilton - does she have a mental illness?

Question

If she has a pre-existing mood disorder, why wasn't she treated for it before? Her partying would suggest she does not because alcohol and heavy drugs would make her crash, and she's been going strong for a long time. If she's suddenly suicidal, wouldn't it make more sense to treat her with antidepressants than pull her out of jail? Me-thinks she's playing her cards to manipulate the system.

Answer 1

Look, as a person with experience with mental illness, if she had a preexisting condition, it should have been documented and provided to the judge at her trial/sentencing.

If she is in serious trouble due to an sudden onset of a mysterious insanely coincidental outbreak, could not the court order an independent psychiatric evaluation?

I guess what really pisses me off about this is regardless of whether she has a mental illness or not, is that society's perception of mental illness is cheapened and those who struggle with it daily have to deal with people viewing it as an excuse.

Answer 2

If she has a pre-existing mental disorder that was made worse by spending a few weeks in jail, THAT"S HER OWN DUMB FAULT!! It has never been clear if she was being treated before all this. I am caught between the 2 on this case. I normally could care less about who's walking the red carpet or who's doing what in Hollywood, but I do find this a little funny and also a little disturbing. Let's look at the circumstances, she has been given everything in life most people only dream about. The down fall is she has never learned any discipline or self control. She has never had too!! That is not completely her fault, I would have to point to the parents on that one, BUT she is now an ADULT, and needs a good lesson in self- restraint and respect for other people. What she done was a danger to everyone on the road that day. Let's not forget she WAS on probation so she has already had her second chance. Instead of being thankful and taking responsibility then she goes out and does it again. HIRE A DRIVER PARIS!! It's not like she can afford it. She seem to have the mentality that she is above everyone. That's her mental illness!! She has pushed the envelope so many times and this time she is paying the price. I'm no expert in the justice system but I do believe what ever "Illness" she has could be handled by doctors or hospitals though the courts. There was no reason for releasing her for a "illness".
Now the other point, she is obviously begin made an example. I don't think that is fair. ( it never is) but if she would not had continually put herself out there and consisted with such bad behaviors this would not of happened. Hopefully, this will get the point out to all the Rich and Famous,
SO SORRY YOU ARE NOT ABOVE THE LAW!!
GROW UP AND QUIT ACTING LIKE YOU ARE!!

Answer 3

I don't know enough about her and I'm not really qualified to judge, but she might fit a lot of criteria for Narcissistic Personality DIsorder. I work in Mental Health and she does seem to fit the DSM-IV definition of that disorder at least to some extent.

Or maybe she has Spoiled Brat DIsorder (I made that one up).

Whatever she is, she is annoying, and I wish the media didn't give her so much attention. I'm tired of hearing about her.

Answer 4

Truth #1. Privileged bitches get suicidal in jail.
Truth #2. Narcisists get suicidal in jail.
Truth #3. Schizophrenics serve hard time.
Truth #4. Bipolars serve hard time.
Truth #5. Junkies serve hard time.
Truth #6. Hard time is the bottom she needs.
Truth #7. Sobriety is the first step.
Truth #8. Silence is the second step.
Truth #9. Anonymity is the third step.
Truth #10. May she never have another public moment. It is our only hope--errr, I mean her only hope.

Answer 5

If she already had a mental disorder, which I seriously doubt she did, it wouldn't be at all surprising that she was not treated. Many people suffering from disorders never seek treatment. Relatives and friends can't force people to seek treatment is they do not want to.

Anyway, something fishy is going on here. Supposedly, she is "distressed" being in jail, but who is in jail that isn't distressed. It's not supposed to be a happy or easy experience.

Answer 6

I agree with you that she is trying to manipulate the system. But even if she is suicidal, why pull her out of jail? She's just probably suicidal because she can't stand taking showers with other women. She put herself there, she broke the law. Let her finish out her sentence. It's not right that rich/famous people think that they are above the law.

Answer 7

Actually I quite pity this young pretty lady trying all ways to get publicity to make herself happy


I would suggest to her to use her wealth in a more meaningful
way.

Seek happiness through inner self realisation that is a long lasting and pure things to do. Find the true meaning of life thru spirituality.

Answer 8

You know I feel that Paris' punishment doesn't fit her crime when you consider the fact that she has to be basically put into solitary confinement for her own protection (solitary confinement is defined below).

Solitary confinement, colloquially referred to in American English as "the hole" or "the pound" (or in British English "the block"), is a punishment or special form of imprisonment in which a prisoner is denied contact with any other persons, excluding members of prison staff. Usually cited as an additional measure of protection (of society) from the criminal, it has also been called a form of torture. In some cases it is also used to protect the prisoner himself.

I would suggest that she server her sentence in a volunteer's home. One that is definately less posh than her own home. This is a difficult situation for the courts and law enforcement.

Answer 9

Even if she does, which I dont believe..her real problem is what leads a lot of less-rich parents down a rough, rough road.

Giving your children everything they want, not teaching them to respect someone that says NO...is the ultimate cruelty. Paris actually got out of jail by putting out her lip and pouting! What a loser.

Answer 10

I think she is a brainless idiot with way too much money, and too much time on her hands. But I predicted she wouldn't spend more than three days in jail and I was right. The Hilton's have way too much money to let that happen. Just goes to show, Justice in this country can be bought.