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Over the decades there has been stigma about therapy/mental health, leading to ambivalence, putting off or avoiding seeking services. If you are having a hard time starting therapy, having worries about what others might think, or might be a parent/family member trying to figure out a way to approach the conversation with a relative – here are possible inspirations, opinions or examples to consider.

Ten famous celebrities that you might be shocked to find out went to therapy, counseling, sought a psychologist, and/or psychiatrist – even openly talked about it.

1. Marilyn Monroe – Actress, model, pop culture Icon
2. The Rock – Wrestler, actor
3. Carrie Fisher – Actress (Princess Leia from Star Wars)
4. Michelle Obama- Former First Lady, attorney, author
5. Jay Z – Rapper, businessman, record executive
6. Michael Jordan – Hall of Fame guard for Chicago Bulls, businessman
7. Paula Abdul – Singer, dancer
8. James Hetfield – Metallica (trash metal) vocalist/guitarist
9. Terry Bradshaw – Hall of fame QB for Pittsburg Steelers, NFL sports analyst, host of FOX NFL Sunday
10. Brook Shields – Model, actress

Check out the article below, if you need to find examples of famous people that might be more known by your child, adolescent, or youth.

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/25-celebs-totally-open-seeking-180000132.html

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By Maddie Schulz, LCSW

As a therapist living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), I know firsthand that managing this condition is so much more than counting carbs and giving insulin. It’s a 24/7 job that takes a toll not only on the body, but also on the brain—especially the systems responsible for planning, focus, and self-regulation, known as executive functions.

What Is Executive Function—and Why Does It Matter?

Executive functions are the mental processes that allow us to:

• Plan and organize
• Start and complete tasks
• Shift focus
• Regulate emotions and impulses
• Remember what we’re doing—and why we’re doing it

People with T1D make hundreds of decisions each day: “How many carbs are in this?” “Did I already bolus?” “Do I need to suspend my basal for exercise?” This kind of ongoing cognitive effort can drain executive functioning resources, especially under stress or during blood sugar fluctuations.

As a therapist, I pay close attention to how my clients with chronic conditions—especially T1D—struggle with what often gets labeled as “self-discipline” or emotional regulation. What may look like laziness, inconsistency, or mood swings is often executive dysfunction shaped by a complex neuroendocrine condition.

Impaired executive functioning makes diabetes management harder, which can lead to more glucose variability, emotional dysregulation, and stress. Over time, this can contribute to burnout—a state of emotional and cognitive exhaustion.

What We Can Do About It

• Validate the invisible mental effort T1D requires
• Screen for executive function challenges alongside emotional symptoms
• Recognize that executive dysfunction is not a personal failure
• Incorporate cognitive support strategies into therapy (like external structure, routines, and self-compassion practices)

For those living with T1D: if you find yourself forgetting things, struggling to stay organized, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed—it’s not “just you.” Your brain is carrying a neurological load that deserves support, not shame.

Sources

https://diabetes.org/health-wellness/mental-health

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7154747/

https://beyondtype1.org/mental-health-type-1/