20 Celebrities Who Struggle With Mental Illness

7. Elton John – Bulimia

While many people know that Elton John struggled with substance abuse, few know that he also dealt with bulimia. He’s said that he was struggling, knew that he was getting to close to the edge, and decided to book himself into a treatment center to get help. Just telling someone that he needed help was what it took for him to know that he would be okay.