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Johnny Depp’s ex-wife, Amber Heard, has been diagnosed. Is her behavior a result of serious disturbances?

It was one of the most high-profile divorces in Hollywood and has now turned into one of the most high-profile libel cases. Recent testimony from a clinical psychologist hired by the actor’s lawyers may prove that the victim of relationship violence was not Heard, but Johnny Depp himself. What’s wrong with the actress? Dr. Curry is in no doubt.

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1. Amber Heard has a personality disorder

Heard and Depp’s short marriage had a scandalous end. In 2016, a divorce began, during which the actress applied for a restraining order for Depp. Two years later, she confessed that she was a “victim of domestic violence”. This statement led Depp to be unanimously judged by the public as an aggressor. The result was the loss of many lucrative career opportunities. The actor did not let go – fights for $ 50 million in libel damages.

A few days ago she entered the courtroom Dr. Shannon Curry, clinical psychologist appointed by Depp’s bar of lawyers. She analyzed Heard’s medical records, recordings, films and even photos with the actress, finally spent several hours with her and subjected her to the MMPI test, which has, among others, define the features of psychopathology. On this basis, she made a diagnosis.

It is not Depp who is supposed to be the executioner in the actors’ short relationship, and Heard, in her opinion, does not suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Dr. Curry confessed that PTSD was most easily simulated.

According to the psychologist, Amber Heard has Personality disorder borderline type and histrionic disorder. Curry said during the trial that the two were quite similar to each other. Borderline manifests itself in an emotional instability, “fueled by a hidden fear of abandonment.”

Amber Heard was to be a victim of physical, psychological and sexual abuse

Amber Heard was to be a victim of physical, psychological and sexual abuse (Getty Images)


People with this disorder may feel uncomfortable when they are not in the spotlight, confabulating, they assume the role of victim or “princess” or seek protection The doctor said about the histrionic disorder.


She added that these are often physically attractive people who “use their appearance to get attention.” Speaking of Heard, the psychologist mercilessly exposed alleged personality traits: high levels of anger and cruelty, as well as fear of losing your image.

How did Heard herself react to Dr. Curry’s testimony? Her attitude was disrespectful, at times the actress also allowed herself an ironic smile. Many foreign media did not miss this.

2. What is borderline personality disorder and histrionic disorder?

Borderlineor “borderline personality” is one subtype of personality disorder that is aptly termed “stable instability.” Like other personality disorders, borderline has a negative effect, among others to function in society.

The source of strong emotional tension in BD people is the desire for an exclusive relationship with another person and the fear of or abandonment. Sometimes it results in thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or periodic psychotic states. BD people are often impulsive, capricious, and often react with anger or violence.


On the other hand histrionic disorder (Latin histrio – actor) or the histrionic personality is associated with the aforementioned “theatricality” in behavior. Simply put, she is a person who cannot be ignored, because almost all of her activities are aimed at drawing the attention of the environment.

To make a diagnosis, psychiatrists also pay attention to such features as:

  • being easily influenced by others,
  • emotional instability and shallowness,
  • excessive attention to physical attractiveness,
  • constant search for attention from others.

Karolina Rozmus, journalist of Wirtualna Polska


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