Amy Winehouse Analysis

This video answers the questions: Can I discuss the mental health and personality factors that may be at work in the Amy Winehouse case?
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[@belledebeaujolais6136]

Thank you for choosing flattering photos of Amy. She was beautiful.

[@Galworld761]

Beautiful with some amazing pipes. She was just so sick towards the end of her life. So sad.

[@elainebines6803]

I haven't seen any unflattering

[@linak7155]

Sad that Amy could not find her way. Self destructiveness is a common trait. Hard to watch!

[@Lollita23]

@@elainebines6803 Really? Trust there are plenty. Quite disturbing actually.

[@dlppl3407]

Exactly my thoughts. Thank you Dr. Grande.

[@citizenerased7746]

I’m going to be brave. I’m in recovery and on the 29th of this month I’ll be 15 months clean 👏🏻💪🏻

[@teresathomley3703]

God bless you. I've been sober almost nine years, if you can believe it. It is indeed possible and I'm pulling for you!!👍❤🙏

[@jacquelineganske7809]

Continued success Pablo!

[@pennyfleming3006]

Well done mate. I know how hard it is. 15 months is an exceptional effort. Keep it up.

[@elainehare8666]

Stay strong 💪🙏

[@pennyfleming3006]

Legend

[@iainclark6210]

My older brother died at 27 from a accidental drug overdose, he was a good musician also playing guitar in a band, I miss him every day

[@Griselda_Puppy]

My brother also died at 27 from an accidental overdose. *Very, very* sad and horrific thing to lose a sibling. My brother passed almost 6 years ago, you never really get over it, it always stays with you, even with continued therapy. My heart goes out to you and everyone who has lost a sibling in this terrible way.

[@invisiblecriminals5401]

sorry for your loss

[@nyvatrinigurl4743]

So sorry for your losses.

[@Griselda_Puppy]

@@nyvatrinigurl4743 Thank you, it means a lot that a person who doesn't even know me would take time to say/type that. I appreciate your words.

[@KS-qz2vo]

Sorry for you losses

[@kayhoover6530]

Your eyes are always so gentle and kind, particularly when speaking of tragic deaths. Thank you for your great analysis and kind heart, Dr. Grande.

[@zaidaahida1868]

I bet he kills people

[@crystalinabacteria3430]

@@zaidaahida1868 😝😝😝

[@mkelly4042]

@@zaidaahida1868 lol I know you're likely kidding and if course I don't think so but I'm sure even Dr. Grande would agree you never can tell

[@lindanicola]

@Kay Hoover I totally agree

[@taraerskine3954]

Her voice was beautiful & life was tragic. I believe her dad pushed her & cared more about Amy $$$ than Any herself. He just gave me the impression of being very narcassiticall. Her mom seems kind Ics why she divorced.

[@BrainsApplied]

Can we have a video about Heath Ledger?

[@ijustdontcareanymore1022]

Yesss!

[@wetdog5431]

no sirhan sirhan these are all too easy. :)

[@elaniventer6977]

Yes please!!

[@ennuied]

Him playing Joker was a shock, I didn't know he had it in him.

[@pj101]

Great idea!

[@MagentaDreams70]

Heartbreaking,really. That Back To Black album roped me in. Poor sweet songbird gone too soon. 💔

[@invisiblecriminals5401]

RIP metallica

[@dianevanderlinden3480]

like her bird Ava

[@notrealy180217]

Sad that she didn't get to release more music. She was incredibly influential to artists after her death.

[@karenday9109]

New Russia Agree. She had such a unique style!

[@artaim2000]

She left us with only a few for a reason. She actually released much more music you just have to find it on a deep dive on youtube. And she didnt release more music because she never sang a song the same. Each time it was different lol. If you noticed that she did that im pretty sure you would understand.

[@AndrewScott1337]

I think she was working on an album with Questlove too, probably would have been incredible

[@ThatMans-anAnimal]

Her influence was largely negative so I don't see where you draw your conclusion from.

[@orelonsidney724]

Edgar Allen Poe would be an interesting subject.

[@mkelly4042]

I don't think Dr. Grande's that old

[@withgoddess8029]

He was a drug addict too

[@MegaHaymaster]

aye

[@polarbearsrus6980]

"My blood running cold I stand before him It's all I can do to assure him When he comes to me I drip for him tonight Drowning in me, we bathe under blue light He's fierce in my dreams, seizing my guts He floods me with dread Soaked in soul He swims in my eyes by the bed Pour myself over him Moon spilling in And I wake up alone And I wake up alone And I wake up alone" Amy Winehouse, Wake Up Alone.

[@sopyleecrypt6899]

My favourite Amy song ❤️

[@polarbearsrus6980]

@@sopyleecrypt6899 Mine too... I almost get tears in my eyes, it reminds me of my late husband. She was bold with her lyrics but she made it real. 😉

[@pennyfleming3006]

Such an incredible lyricist she was. I still listen to her music on a weekly basis.

[@polarbearsrus6980]

@@pennyfleming3006 The sexiest voice and lyrics ever... damn!

[@astridjaye6224]

Love her lyrics

[@crose7412]

I nominate Ian Curtis from the rock group Joy Division for your consideration. Many of his inner circle say his mental health was drastically altered by the trial and error prescription medication he was given for epilepsy so I'd be curious to know your thoughts on how likely that is.

[@kadieleesilva773]

I second this nomination!!!

[@skyofthelivingdead]

Seconded. Ian’s case is quite sad and probably very preventable.

[@lemurdream]

Good call. His lyrics are insanely powerful and haunting. The name "Joy Division" alone...Goddamn. They didn't fuck around.

[@christopherpoblete8562]

That'd be very interesting!

[@hallievanoutryve3109]

👍👍👍

[@matthewlumsden3723]

Staying with music, could we have an analysis of Karen Carpenter?

[@reesemorgan2259]

Yes, that's a good suggestion.

[@susanmanning773]

I love their music but if you listen to her lyrics of most of her songs they are so sad😢. Wasnt good for me listening to her in winter. Oh but what a talent!!

[@tuck-brainwks-eutent-hidva1098]

Talk about a sad story. Grew up listening to them.

[@tuck-brainwks-eutent-hidva1098]

@@susanmanning773 Rainy days and Mondays....snowy days? 😉

[@helpyourcattodrive]

Yessss

[@michellegosse5597]

Her story is so tragic. I watched a documentary where her relationship with her father was fraught, and she was always looking for his approval and love. Combined with a boyfriend/husband who apparently shared those features, showed interest in other women, and was heavily into serious drugs such as heroin, I don't think she stood a chance. There is also the question of whether the father and husband saw her as a "cash cow" and pushed her to continue making money, thereby interfering with rehab.

[@barbgrajewski9696]

Exactly this. I think overlooking or understating the role of her father in this is a mistake. He went missing after the divorce, only to reappear when Amy started making money. There's also reason to believe that he was soft on her staying in rehab, as it interfered with her performing schedule. Not sure where her mom was in all this, either. Her father failed her.

[@doxasophosmoros]

That's so sad.... it's so true we carry these issues through our teens n 20s.. especially sensitive people. It's hard to climb out of if you start addictions to booze, over eating, abusive relationships .. cause the pattern is so deep now it's just more issues added to original ones. Plus as an adult, you have free will so by the time people might Realise you need help it's too late. Unless you get them commited which is only for actual crazy people, not self destructive ones. So you can't help at that point unless we want to help ourselves . I relate all too well. :(

[@elainebines6803]

On research her husband joined her on her drug journey but apparently didn't know how heavy she was into drugs

[@MIKECNW]

You wonder why someone with a bad father would coose someone just as troubled in their own right.

[@DJPoundPuppy]

@@MIKECNW Her bad father is still an example of love. That's how love looks to people. Like their parents, no matter what.

[@halfrutter2226]

When she was good, she was very good, and when she was bad, she was horrid. Her performances and her life. Very sad loss.

[@kaym.2854]

Agreed!

[@shaskins15]

I wouldn't say she was bad or horrid. I would say her pain was unbearable and her pos father and husband were too concerned about making money off her

[@halfrutter2226]

Attie’s Mom : can’t reply what I want to out of respect for this channel.

[@shaskins15]

@@halfrutter2226 she looks miserable enough on her own anyway 🙄

[@jeanettec30]

Nastia exactly if she had the right people who cared about her well being instead of money she may have had a different outcome.

[@zero_bs_tolerance8646]

She was let down and used up. She deserved better. A gifted, unique singer. All that unmade music, gone forever. Very sad. RIP Amy. ♥

[@sarahann4791]

The first time I heard Amy I was in the truck with my dad going to get roofing supplies. She came on a local station here in Texas, I was fairly young but her song and voice brought up a lot of emotions. I was broken when the news of her death came out and even more broken when I had gotten older and realized how troubled she was. Thank you for this Analysis.

[@Dovewhite60]

I saw her at. lalapalooza in Chicago, she was drunk at 11 am, and couldn’t perform.

[@lindsayantwine1097]

I would love a video that breaks down the distinction between mood disorders and personality disorders.

[@regenia8738]

I would appreciate learning that as well. I intend to do some reading, but something tells me Dr. Grande could so easily boil it down to help me get a basic understanding.

[@Dovewhite60]

Agreed

[@HarlequeenStudio]

I didn't want to go watch her perform in Belgrade. I was there, but I just thought - no. Watching people in pain is such a torture and I knew that's what we would be watching, a great star fading away. I just didn't want to see that. It was clear she was dying.

[@tenderheart7530]

But the abuse from the audience says a lot about them.

[@HarlequeenStudio]

@@tenderheart7530 the crowd always wants blood. you know people used to watch public executions or gladiators fight. and the crowd will always attack the weak. I thought we had evolved. But no.

[@tenderheart7530]

Harlequeen Studio I was hoping too. 🌸

[@Galworld761]

Tender Heart She was a young talent with mental and addiction issues. She should have never been on stage. It is a shame it was allowed. I will offer an explanation of the audience NOT a justification. The public is fed an image. They engage in a transaction where they are promised the public, shiny image / performance. When the contract is broken by the performer with substandard appearance, they react out of disappointment and feel duped. They paid money for tickets, transportation and with their time. I think the initial reaction is an irrational anger. Not a justification just throwing it out there as explanation.

[@d.m.christina]

Indeed it was too much for her to handle, since to weak and highly sensitive. she should have been surrounded and supported by loving and intelligent people.

[@ruthdenova5984]

Dr. Todd Grande, I thant you for this session dedicated to Amy Winehouse. She was lovely with her art, I love her and I miss her so much.

[@nikki4534]

Just got off work and looking to relax and Dr. Grande was right on time as usual. 🤗

[@ironfirehorse]

As developmental services worker who also has a lot of experience with females diagnosed late with Aspergers I can't help wondering if she initially had Aspergers which often has eating disorders attached. Then with the alcohol and drugs the other mental illness and behaviour you mentioned manifested like bipolar one. All I do know is her death was so sad and such a waste of extraordinary talent. I really feel for her parents. They really did try to help her. Thank you again for a great analysis, Dr Grande :)

[@debbiemilam2204]

Amy Winehouse was a great and varied artist. Your presentation was steller. Thanks Dr G for all of intensive research.😘

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

My daughter has Aspergers her diagnosis was at 15 , I don’t see it with Amy , So sad girls slip through the net with masking . My other daughter was a Detective on this case , so very devastating, huge loss .

[@kyoutube9646]

based on the documentary which Includes quotes directly from her parents, they didn't really help her. Her mother said she knew about her eating disorder even as a teen, but swept it under the rug. Her father would push her to perform even when she didn't want to, and at one point she wanted to go to rehab but didn't because her father advised against it. So I'm confused about your statement on that part.

[@Felicitysfarm]

I think if she’s hanging with jazz musician relatives I say sexual abuse

[@aking4766]

@@kyoutube9646 EXACTLY! TO HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN YOUR DAUGHTER'S "WELL-BEING" HMMM...

[@mave143]

Amy was a friend of mine and I can say that although she had a lot of problems, she was a fantastic human being. She was kind, generous, and humble. A wonderful friend. I miss her every day.

[@rachelmitcheson5460]

Mave the world lost Amy but you lost a friend. I am so sorry for your loss. I have lost many friends to addiction and I also miss them everyday.

[@mave143]

@@rachelmitcheson5460 thank you so much. 😍

[@Catscalligraphy]

If you haven’t done so already, I would love to see an analysis of River Phoenix.

[@Pixietoria]

Oh yes, that’d be a great one. 👍🏻

[@SkyR45]

Absolutely

[@tamfuwing1]

@@John-ip3xm There's no such thing as a beautiful corpse.l

[@ilikeyoutube836]

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[@Willa4420]

You really chose the right Amazing eye catching cases or people . BRAVO!.

[@pj101]

Indeed!

[@ItsLunaRobloxAxolotol]

I like Dr. Grande's presentation: "one could make an argument" for any of the options. Excellent way to say that.

[@mountainmermaid8]

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[@mountainmermaid8]

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[@gordonbelle1375]

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[@Skelem0]

Anyone else get impressed every time he says the traits of the five factor model so quickly, without hesitation?

[@djvycious]

Remember the Acronym OCEAN. Thanks Dr. G!

[@crystalkohlbrenner214]

Like he's sick of hearing himself say it?

[@cindyrhodes]

I love the OCEAN!!!!!

[@cdavidlake2]

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[@polly6336]

No, not impressed since I hear it in each and every video, but I can see how it's useful for newer subscribers. Also unimpressed with his identical request of each video, asking people to comment (because it creates an interesting dialogue!) and subscribe to patreon.

[@coraimo]

I love watching her live performances. But it breaks my heart when she searches for Blake or her father in the crowd. But she can't find them.

[@bilkend7194]

It sad to see that...poor Amy

[@franmellor9843]

WELL done DR GRANDE your research is thorough as ALWAYS!

[@Erizou90]

Oh, Amy... 🖤 Dearly missed!!

[@nathansvensson1683]

I remember seeing one of your subscribers requesting this. They're going to be happy...I'm also happy.

[@mrsdrhux]

I requested it, and nearly wet myself 😂 to see that Dr Grande had read the comment and acted upon it. X

[@briesthoughts2261]

Yay dr grande!! I adore Amy Winehouse. An amazing singer with a horrible addiction.

[@willyramirez4212]

For some reason your eyes look extra beautiful today maybe it’s the green long sleeve shirt you’re wearing?

[@willyramirez4212]

Nastia 😂😂😂

[@tharkithulla1350]

Your analysis is beautiful ✊👏👏

[@nicorizzo5402]

BPD is not always ego syntonic. I have BPD and I knew there was something wrong with me long before I got diagnosed.

[@olilumgbalu5653]

Borderline or Bipolar?

[@nicorizzo5402]

@@olilumgbalu5653 BPD stands for borderline but I have both.

[@kide9747]

Amy's death is especially saddening. Apparently she was actually doing well and staying clean before her death. But due to her struggles with weight she drank far, far too much when she relapsed. =( An analysis of Chris Cornell or Layne Staley would be awesome.

[@zozyb1]

And Chester Bennington.

[@lynncrf]

What do you mean about the connection between her weight and alcohol?

[@kide9747]

@@lynncrf I'm not sure if she was officially diagnosed, but her family claimed that she struggled with bulimia.

[@samanthadillon7445]

It's not about just her struggles with weight. She was bulimic from a very young age. Then she started excessively drinking, then the drugs and the constant stress, the scrutiny from the public eye. All of this was a cocktail that ended her life. Months before she died the doctor evaluated her and said to her, if you do not stop drinking the amount that you are, you are going to die - do you want that? She had said no. But couldn't help herself and binged on alcohol. Years of self inflicted abuse from drugs, self harm, stress, bulimia it takes a toll on your body. Her heart stopped. The poor girl lead herself top far down a path to get herself back up. She was making progress but the damage to herself was already done. She was also a very petite very small woman. Her body gave out.

[@kide9747]

@@samanthadillon7445Very well put. I didn't mean to imply that bulimia was the sole reason for her death, of course it was a lifelong battle for her with a number of factors.

[@gjle]

A talent gone, a life wasted. The dichotomy of love/pain. We loved her talent while she lived in pain. A light that burns so bright just cannot sustain.

[@charleendavis8171]

I loved Amy's music! Her voice was just amazing. She left us way too soon, way too soon. I've just turned 27 and I shall dedicate this year of living to Amy. ❤

[@lousunny5682]

One of my favorite artists. I feel like Amy was such a complex person and it comes across like she would mask her pain through substances. Yet, she was so famously defiant about receiving help. I wonder if she had all those disorders too. I think the only symptom questionable might be lack of identity...but again, we cannot draw that conclusion, because there appears like there was some possible forms of unstable self image if she had an eating disorder. However, she did appear to have unstable relationships at times and had assaulted people. But other diagnosis could explain that as well - depression/bipolar/substance use disorder. Her clustered symptoms are a bit befuddling. Although, certainly no one can argue that she didn’t she have substance abuse disorder since it is recorded and known she used. I sometimes wonder what was happening with those closest to her. Were they enabling her or trying to get her help (maybe both)? But, everyone is responsible for their own recovery or relapses. It just sucks she passed away because she was SO talented. Amy to me is iconic because of her vulnerability in her writing and unwavering ability to create songs and music. Although, I wish she was still around so we could enjoy her artistry and music. Thank you so much for this video, Dr. G! Great work 🙏🏻

[@dmallen469]

Dr. Grande, you are such a kind man as your compassion is expressed in your voice. We are only as sick as our secrets. Thank you as always for your insightful & sad analysis, Dr. Grande.♥️

[@Positivevibes-tq5mg]

She was a wonderful singer. Great analysis Dr Grande.

[@swinbot]

She was an incredible talent and one of the coolest musicians I’ve ever seen and heard. Thank you!

[@amys7718]

I LOVE Amy!❤💕 & I'm A MH Therapist. I wrote a paper On Amy in one class, a few yrs ago, & I diagnosed her BPD. I agree she had all 9 of criteria for BPD. Your Analysis is very Good. I would like to Remind ALL HOW Incredibly Talented this young woman Was/Is. She won 6 Grammys, 5 in one night for her Masterpiece Back To Black. She write her own Music & Lyrics & has Influenced a Generation. She Was Amazingly Authentic in her lyrics, & Her VOICE is The MOST Extraordinary Soulful & FABULOUS! AMY❤💋 I LOVE U 4EVER! Amy 4ever left her Mark on Music & the World in a 10 year career. Definitely one of The Greatest Singer/Songwriters of ALL Time!✌🌞👏

[@CB-ke9rs]

Amy was an artist that I didn't follow but like so many of the "27 Club" her mental health and substance abuse issues coupled with the destabilizing force of fame and celebrity led her to a tragic end. Thank you for another great video, Dr. Grande. All your hard work doesn't go unnoticed!❤

[@lousunny5682]

OMG could not click fast enough!!’

[@Gruftfluchtling]

Same :D

[@cindyrhodes]

IKR!!!!!

[@ReneeBachtel]

Same here

[@sadieperry]

thank you for making this video about amy! i loved and still love her so, so dearly + losing her was devastatingly tragic. 💔

[@daddysgirl5049]

Hi, could you do the killer of Selena, a wonderful Latino American singer. Her fan club manager shot her dead in Corpus Cristi, Texas? Love your analysis.

[@Kat-tr2ig]

Yes! Please do an analysis on Selena. I loved her when I was a teen

[@tinameyer7080]

What, specifically, makes you believe she was "wonderful"??? Near as I can tell, it became all about the money.....no different than the rest of the rich, famous, up and coming.....

[@sadieperry]

tina, how are you going to get pressed about someone's opinion on a singer who passed away so tragically? selena was wonderful imo as well. she also was one of the first, biggest latinx singers to really make it into mainstream pop culture.

[@tinameyer7080]

@@sadieperry My question was genuine, what was the poster's definition of "wonderful" and what evidence supports that conclusion? I did not personally KNOW Selena. I have no idea if she was "wonderful" or not. I am certain that she, like SO many others, did not deserve to die so young....but, that was NOT my question. There are MANY other sites that indicate she was "difficult", "cold" and was "willing to do ANYTHING to succeed" so.....

[@tinameyer7080]

@@sadieperry PS Latinx is a made up word. She was either talented and successful or she was not. I could not care LESS what her genealogy says....AND- BOTH Gloria Estefan and Jennifer Lopez would disagree with your assessment that Selena was the "first" Latina who gained notoriety in the mainstream music world....

[@kellyannallen2454]

I watched the Belgrade concert and it was so sad. Thanks for a great vid Dr. G😉

[@APPEALtoFEAR]

I would love to hear your opinion on G.G Allin. I know it might seem like a silly request, but I think he was so far removed from any of his contemporaries. That was a man who seemed truly not to care about anyone or anything. Even serial killers seem to care about how they're perceived to some extent. Maybe you can provide some new insight? In his case specifically. I believe GG actually mentioned in a documentary that if he wasn't involved with music , he'd probably be a mass murderer/serial killer. I've heard other people make statements like that , but I think it's just for show. I genuinely believed him when he said he'd probably be a murderer. It's also worth mentioning that as a youth he didn't use drugs, until his brother slipped him some LSD without his knowledge. I always wondered if that contributed to his destructive personality.

[@yerpster]

WE NEED THAT GG EPISODE DR TODD

[@ChristChickAutistic]

Oh yeah, I'd love to see Dr. Todd analyze GG!

[@sunshinesweetlove..8066]

I cried when Amy died and couldn't go to school that day. It really effected me. Rip 🙏

[@RB01.10]

Where do they have school going in July ?

[@RB01.10]

Where do they have school going in July ?

[@sadieperry]

hi dr. grande! could you please do an analysis on julian assange? i feel like it would be really, really fascinating to hear your thoughts about him as he was such an interesting, polarizing human being. thank you so kindly! 🙏🏻

[@MsElizaRae]

I was waiting for this! RIP Amy 🖤

[@josephsousa5552]

Your best video will probably always be "Adding Ordinal Notation to Integers in Excel" but I'm still loving all your new content, too!

[@mariannenielsen425]

Dr. Grande, thank you. Her music was so beautiful and sad at the same time. I hope she has found peace.

[@gerardquinn6637]

She has not found Peace. That could only be if she were Alive. She is DEAD. Pisses me off how we delude ourselves. That is Denial. Denial NEVER helps.

[@hannahs7662]

Have you analyzed the OJ Simpson case? If not that would be interesting!!

[@hannahs7662]

@@backwatersandbackroads Yeah, I commented before he made it, but thanks.

[@joyciejd9673]

I cannot believe she died in 2011. Tempus fugit....way too quickly....RIP Amy....this was an incredibly deep and textured analysis. Thanks, Dr. G!

[@mars.9595]

You have a new fan from Baghdad 💖

[@stevehollahan3533]

Miss all of the "27 Club".

[@Ruth78620]

I love Amy Winehouse her Back to Black album is in my top 10 all favourite albums. She was a tortured soul who suffered a tragic end.

[@Conradvspro]

Very informative Dr. Grande! I really enjoyed this video! And very interesting also! Anyways, keep up the amazing work! Hope you have a wonderful rest of your day Dr. Grande! Much love😁💕

[@bl4nkd4hli4]

Would love to know if you've got any insights on the addiction and death of Philip Seymour Hoffman.

[@bluecollarlit]

Hey, I was just thinking that. Talented actor - he was great in the 2007 film, "Charlie Wilson's War".

[@theotherkangaroo]

Yea -- my suggestion! Thanks Dr. G 👍

[@lyndawood7937]

She is and was my favorite singer. Thanks for the video.

[@pickupsticks8578]

Great choice of subject, Doc. I love Winehouse, and I've been a diehard since ’07.

[@susanmanning773]

Dr grande- im watching your number of subscriptions and you are adding about a thousand a day. Thats awesome!!. I think that shows the interest in mental health and an unbiased view you present. Thankyou for all your hard work

[@doublelibra357]

This analysis was so measured and sensitive. Amy holds a special place in my heart. There was a naivete about her. It was as if she just wanted to sing and do music, but she kept getting in her own way. Thank you for using such lovely pictures of her, Dr Grande. Amy was a unique talent, a true jazz singer. Rest in peace, dear Amy.❤

[@meebrbey]

Her dad seemed like a jerk..he wanted a little of those dollar-dollar bills to flow his way

[@franmellor9843]

YES

[@mrsdrhux]

Well. Said cindy.. x

[@Cosmicblast77]

He did sing well himself though he wanted some of her limelight for his career.

[@d.m.christina]

The origins of her problems (substance use, alcohol, feeling inferior) are all due to her father!! He killed her in that sense because he did not respect, value and protect her as an intelligent, mature and loving father should do. Celebrity on that level needs serious support. Not jerks. I see that I am not the only one luckily to have noticed and mention it. Please dr Grande check upon her fathers behavior.

[@juliandeleon602]

Dr. Grande, do you think you could do Syd Barrett from Pink Floyd next? Big fan of you here! Thanks!

[@ilikeyoutube836]

Yes!!

[@ilikeyoutube836]

Or the feud between Roger waters and David Gilmour

[@lim4275]

That would be very interesting. I think Brian Wilson would be interesting also.

[@strawberrybananapeel7141]

Yes!!!

[@MorbidBliss22]

Oooooh, excellent choice!

[@ferociousgumby]

This is the most instructive thing I have ever heard about bipolar vs. BPD. I have never been clear about the similarities, the differences, and how to tell them apart. This is where therapists have to look deeper than current symptoms or strictly what the patient is telling them. It's part of a much larger life pattern. This is all MUCH clearer to me now and also helps explain some patterns I've seen both in myself and in other people.

[@LumaCamposMagalhaes]

I love Amy Winehouse and I'm starting loving you too, Dr. Grande

[@susanmanning773]

Thats cute. So am i.

[@fallyneprinciotta9058]

I think I need dr. Grande to do an analysis on why I'm starting to develop a crush.

[@seraphina2293]

You guys are flirting HARD!

[@reyrusso7624]

This popped up in the middle of my Dr. Grande binge afternoon. Thanks so much.

[@cindyrhodes]

I love it when that happens!!

[@courtneycallen]

Watching Dr. Grande videos has become my kink..I seriously can’t get enough of these videos. Could you do a speculative analysis of Ann Coulter? There’s no way that woman is free of either a personality disorder or mental illness.

[@tuck-brainwks-eutent-hidva1098]

😅😅😅

[@clkh714]

Dangerous woman.

[@courtneycallen]

Cheryl H Ann Coulter really baffles me. When I first decided that she was (as her public persona; I know I don’t know her) someone I didn’t like, I made myself pause and think about if I was so bothered by her because she’s a female. I’ve noticed society will hold women to totally different standards, but I know that I would find her behavior disturbing even if she was a man. I have wondered if she says and does things just to be outrageous and get attention, but I’ve watched content with her in it where the camera pans back to her while someone else is speaking, and it looks like she’s forcing herself to remain silent and still. To me, that gives the impression that she really is this very angry person who wants to lash out whenever she feels it’s appropriate. I understand that I have absolutely nothing to qualify me to evaluate her, and my opinion is meaningless, which is why I would love to have her behavior dissected.

[@onepartyroule]

One of the things you have to be aware of regarding Amy is that it seems that she was quite a different person before she started on the harder drugs and became famous. She had a good work ethic when she was making her first album and promoting it. She drank, but was against hard drugs and would only smoke weed. She seemed conscientious, more self aware and responsible. It all seemed to go wrong between her first and second album. She met Blake and broke up with him and started hitting the drink hard (but refused to go to rehab, famously). She got herself together and made the second album and promoted it, but then Blake came back into her life and she started hitting the hard drugs and tried heroin. It seemed to go down hill from there, with the erratic behaviour, self harm (cutting) and violent incidents. If you watch her earlier videos vs later ones she seems almost like a different person at times.

[@glennduke5853]

I think alcohol is one of the 'hardest' drugs. It was for Amy Winehouse and for friends of mine too. Don't be fooled by catagories!

[@goosesmommy6626]

Britney Spears can’t get out of a conservatorship that certainly saved her and Amy Winehouse couldn’t be saved. Both are sad situations, but I am sure Britney’s children are grateful that the court stepped in.

[@mrcrabmoney]

I always felt connected to Amy. I also have BPD. Its hard everyday but I'm in the appropriate therapy now and on good meds. Thanks for the video Dr. Grande!

[@madchenyt]

hi nicole! i was diagnosed with BPD recently. do you mind telling me what are the meds you are taking?

[@zenawarrior7442]

Love your videos & the work you put into them💚😊🙌

[@susieqsevenable]

Thank you for this one. Fascinating as usual. May be one of my favorites so far. 👏👏❤️

[@KujahKalade]

Your closing statement was powerful and thought provoking.

[@helpyourcattodrive]

Waiting for this Grande video! What a tragedy!

[@EssenceBennett]

yasssss Dr.Grandeeee ! I was hoping you would do this one

[@aking4766]

Omg Dr. Grande! Was sleepily watching in class and what comes up? A vid of TG giving a particular psych assessment...was from super early on but I was SO excited, Lol! Ps: if ya need to give any skill based assessment, or CBT role play, or ANYTHING this channel has ya covered! I had previously recommended his channel a few times for MH insight.

[@bernardcassidy6497]

Her music and songs said it all, ironically we probably wouldn't have had the incredibly real and profound lyrics, unless she had lived the tragedy that was her life and she said so , I remember a well known celebrity saying that when Amy won the multiple Grammy awards, which was the pinnacle of her fame, she had been clean for some time and she said that despite this unbelievable honor and vindication of her talent, she felt empty, meaningless, grey, without the drugs, so sad and actually hopeless for some people, the others in the "27" club seemed to have similar blessings and curses

[@bellam7359]

I often hit like before even watching your videos, this was no exception. Thanks Doc, I love Amy 💜

[@mrsdrhux]

Thanks so much for this Dr Grande. As always a fascinating insight . X

[@iAmiSaid]

Dr. Grande, do you have any idea how amazing your videos are?! I hope you know how much your analysis is appreciated, on this subject and all of the subjects you discuss. Your incomprable use of logic, your scientifically backed reasoning -- and the little hidden specs of humor you so sublty interject.. just excellent content all around.

[@bobrucie873]

God I loved Amy Winehouse and hoped she would recover. RIP

[@JasonX00]

I loved Amy too. It was very sad when she passed, yes. Amy was very talented but very troubled as we know. I prayed she would recover to and I really thought she would have. I just did not know how deep her problems ran. May Amy rest in peace.

[@HardLineElektron]

I also love and miss her! Unbelievable, it's almost 10 years without her! 😢

[@JasonX00]

@@HardLineElektron I cannot believe it has been that long. Still feels like yesterday.

[@debrawilliams2781]

Initially Seeing Amy and hearing her vocally she was beautiful, strong and was a genius. I think Trouble arose when having to deal with troubled and evil folk around her and she Not having tools, skills and a support system to affectively deal with them so she medicated and lashed out when necessary to protect the Self. This is how I view what happened to Amy. The industry often destroys the Best Talent. All the labeling is the part of many people's problems as well. Amy Winehouse,What a Beautiful Soul!

[@glennduke5853]

I am not fond of labels. They are mostly cheap tricks to my way of seeing them. Poor Amy Winehouse, RIP Amy. Life is hard if you pay attention!

[@sap1donnel886]

Wow Dr Grande... u r nearly on 500 k subscribers. Congratulations... ur channel is sky rocketing. Last tym I watched which was nt long ago u weren't even at 100 k... well done. Ur hard work has definitely demonstrated itself

[@isisandxerxes]

I love your analysis! Thank you for what you do! I learn so much from every video that I feel I can apply to my own life and interactions (especially from videos like this vs murderers, etc.) Thank you for your professionalism and your amazing humor! You're wonderful!

[@PJM273]

Very sad story. Great analysis, Dr G.

[@Alexander-tj2dn]

Her sickness, that fragile, suffering soul, was the seed of her outstanding genius. No other singer can make me feel I wanna cry.

[@Mr.Altavoz]

Great video ,thanks for sharing. Breaks my heart. Was only waiting for videos like this.

[@ceejay4911]

Great review as always Dr. Grande. Thank you.

[@Bryiano]

Another good video Dr Grande what about Henry Hill from The Goodfellas?

[@beccak9866]

fasted i ever clicked!!:) i love amy winehouse and shes such a sad example of how the media can ruin someones life:(

[@KB4QAA]

becca: The media was the very least of her problems.

[@Galworld761]

I think the drugs ruined her life. The media reports it. Granted it was obsessive but she died from drugs and alcohol complications not media coverage.

[@christinabernat6709]

This is the first time listening to one of your vids where I actually was struck with gratitude that you started this channel - because the perspective this type of analysis - which was brilliant of you to conceive and then start a channel doing, and then reliably doing it steadily and beautifully and responsibly - truly helps us understand this life and this world. Cudos and thank you. Truly, thank you.

[@giacomo5824]

Omg great video Dr Grande 👍. Totally should analyze more celebs.

[@1313MockingBird_Lane]

Gone to soon like so many, a very talented musician...

[@hope_michaela]

Hey, as long as you're doing rock stars, specifically members of the "27 club," I would *love* to see your analysis of Brian Jones. Super interesting case study, I've read a couple books on the guy, but I'd love to see a video with a more mental health approach to his tragically short life. Thank you! Keep up the amazing work!

[@iainholmes2735]

Would be good. Brian was the original Stone. The prime mover in the early days, and became somewhat eclipsed by the talent and hard work of Jagger and Keith.

[@peggypeggy4137]

27 is obviously a common age for death with those that are "fortunate" enough to become famous. Old enough to have developed some serious problems/addictions. Young enough to think they are invincible. So sad. I would also like to see him do a video on Brian Jones!

[@fxtxhx]

I've been waiting for a video like this!!!

[@sarahk1820]

Thank you Dr. Grande your videos are always insightful.