Fascinating Information About Legendary Marilyn Monroe's Life
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Marilyn's turbulent personal life finally showed itself as extreme depression, a disorder she would suffer with until her untimely death. Benevolent under the brilliant grin and confident façade was a lady profoundly troubled by a string of failed relationships and ongoing pressure to uphold her reputation. Her divorces from James Dougherty, Joe DiMaggio, and Arthur Miller left strong emotional wounds. Her battles with insomnia and growing reliance on prescription drugs aggravated the depression. She battled to achieve long-lasting tranquility even though she had access to the greatest mental treatment available at the time—regular visits with eminent physicians included. The great public scrutiny she endured and the challenge of keeping real relationships in Hollywood worsened her despair. Personal letters and diaries exposed the depth of her inner conflict and highlighted the sharp discrepancy between her public and personal life. This struggle with depression finally led to her seclusion in her last years since she turned to a limited group of close friends for comfort while juggling public appearances and profession.
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