Amanda Bynes' struggle reveals ugly truth about fame

Amanda Bynes is now at the centre of growing fears that she may not survive the harsh pressure of Tinseltown as her struggle with bipolar disorder sparks deep concerns.

Insiders told Radar Online that the 39-year-old American actress is trying to fix her life but people close to her are worried, as they think she seeks attention in the wrong places. They also want her to leave Hollywood and live a quiet, peaceful life.

Sources claimed that Bynes caused concerns again when she showed a new hairstyle and a fresh tattoo in a TikTok video.

In a video, The Love Wrecked star told her followers, "My best friend Dylan and I have been best friends for 10 years. And to mark our best friend anniversary, we got matching Roman numeral 'Xs' for the number 10.

"I got it on my finger. Dylan got it on her rib cage,” the former child star added.

Bynes went on to note her restyled hairdo by quipping, "I finally grew my bangs out. I'm so excited right now."

However, the insiders said, she looks inflamed, and “her dramatically altered appearance is giving loved ones cause for serious concern. Anyone can see how bloated she is. All the years of abuse have taken a toll.”

“She still has lots of people in her life who love her and are proud of her for picking up the pieces and staying clean. But they're shocked by her transformation,” they added.

“She looks so vulnerable, not to mention unhealthy,” the sources mentioned.

For the unversed, Bynes was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2014 and she told Paper magazine in 2018 about her struggle with substance abuse.

It is pertinent to mention that in 2013, the Nickelodeon star’s parents got her admitted to a psychiatric hospital and told the court that she “is obsessed with the idea that she and others are ugly.”