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Jul 8, 2019 · Speculation ran that drugs got the better of Kristy while other rumors suggested she had become an alcoholic or a manic depressive. A story that got fueled by the studio’s official explanation that Kristy suffered from a “chemical imbalance.”
Aug 29, 2023 · “It was the hardest decision I have ever made.” (At the time, Kristy said she had a chemical imbalance akin to manic-depressive illness. Biography later said she was living with bipolar...
Dec 17, 2017 · “It was the hardest decision I have ever made.” (At the time, Kristy said she had a chemical imbalance akin to manic-depressive illness. Biography later said she was living with bipolar...
The official studio explanation -- that she was suffering from a "chemical imbalance" -- only fueled speculation. Today, finally, McNichol denies all the stories. No, she says, she hasn't been diagnosed as manic depressive.
Sep 14, 2022 · The studio released a statement about McNichol having a "chemical imbalance," which only fueled more speculation about her. In reality, she was experiencing some type of nervous breakdown.
Oct 13, 2023 · Discover 11 intriguing facts about Kristy McNichol, from her rise to fame as a child actress to her personal struggles and inspiring comeback story.
Apr 26, 2024 · But that wasn’t true at all; as the studio releasing the movie said, she was dealing with a chemical imbalance. Later, it was revealed that she had Bipolar disorder. After that, in 2001, she announced her retirement from acting.
