Martin Lawrence became a household name during the 1990s, establishing a Hollywood career as a leading actor, most notably in films like House Party, Bad Boys, Blue Streak and Big Momma’s House. Lawrence’s numerous film roles came after his own highly rated television series named after him, “Martin.”
But on May 7, 1996, comedian Martin Lawrence suffered a nervous breakdown. Lawrence was picked up by police for standing in the middle of a busy, mid-day Los Angeles intersection and screaming at cars. Although he said it was due to exhaustion and dehydration, his behavior was symptomatic of a mental breakdown including allegations and legal issues.
A nervous breakdown is a generic term used describe someone who experiences a bout of mental illness that is so severe, it directly impacts their ability to function normally. The specific mental illness can span ranges of severity and include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia, among others. It is basically observed as a sign that one’s ability to cope with life or a mental illness has been overwhelmed by their normal life events, work or relationship issues. Often, people who suffer from the affliction are no longer able to maintain their social relationships with others, and find it difficult to work.
After going through what he went through, Martins shared a few tips to for others, not just celebrities, to prevent nervous breakdowns:
1. Give Yourself A Break – take some time off. Stress can build up over time. Give yourself time to breathe
2. Take Charge of Your Mindset – own up to what happened to you. Take control.
3. Find Humor in Everything – comedy can heal too. Have a real good laugh one day
It doesn’t matter if Martin is playing one of his many characters, or cracking jokes with Tommy or Payne, Martin is sure to keep us laughing…stress free!
