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Justin Timberlake's OCD confession
Jun 24, 2008, 11:40 GMT
06/11/2008 - Justin Timberlake - "The Love Guru" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals - Grauman\'s Chinese Theater - Hollywood, CA, USA © GL / PR Photos
Justin Timberlake says he suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
The 27-year-old singer has revealed the condition affects many parts of his daily life - right down to making sure objects are always lined up perfectly.
Justin, who also claims he has Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), is quoted by website Collider.com as saying: "I have OCD mixed with ADD. You try living with that. It's complicated."
OCD - which David Beckham, Jessica Alba and Cameron Diaz have all admitted to suffering from - is a psychiatric anxiety disorder often characterised by obsessive thoughts, compulsions or rituals.
ADD is a developmental disorder, and suffers often complain of forgetfulness, distractibility and hyperactivity.
Justin has also admitted he is "addicted" to performing live, and gets a thrill out of entertaining arenas packed with his fans.
He explained: "I get butterflies. You just kind of get caught up in the electricity of it. Oh, yeah, that still happens to this day. And when that stops happening, you should stop. It's addictive, you know what I mean?"
Earlier this month, it was claimed Justin had been arguing with his girlfriend Jessica Biel - who recently began living in Justin's Los Angeles home - over the contents of their fridge.
A source said: "They are both used to doing things their way and having specific things in the fridge. They've had to re-adjust where the beer, water and peanut butter go to make room for each other's favourite foods."
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There is professional help for these things - surely he has the funds and access to the best there is!!
As JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE is a talented singer,dancer,lyricist,fashion icon,actor & a marked celebrity, he is definitely prone to a lot of stress. Where ever he goes media or fans are always surrounded around him. Actually celebrities have a cursed life. I feel so sorry for them. They dont have freedom to do anything. If they do so they become headlines followed by comments ....... So due to this, frustration & stress develop which lead to OCD & many psychological problems. They need to be relaxed,free & comforted. Because if these symptoms cross the limit then the person may suffer a lot. So plz let them be free. Dont always surround them. Let them live normally as we do because afterall they are also humanbeings. So, atlast all I want to say is treat celebs like normal people. If I have said anything wrong I am sorry. 'PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF BECAUSE YOU ARE A BLESSED CHILD. LOVE YOU,GOD BLESS YOU JUSTIN!'
And do you know why they are always surrounded by paparazzi? Because the stupid public buys all the mags that feature their pictures, etc., so there is a big demand and big money for them. Most celebrities know what they are getting into. If they can't handle it (and I don't agree with what they have to put up with)they just shouldn't get into the business in the first place! Sad, but true!
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adaminspaceJun 24th, 2008 - 12:59:55
A fascinating insight into the amazing world of our superstars. What a different and amazing life they lead. When I'm struggling to meet those mortgage repayments and bring up my children, I must be thankful that I am not blighted by OCD, ADD and an addition to playing live. Justin knows true suffering.
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