When we look at celebrities, we often think that they are above having problems. We might even look at them as leading a gifted life, but sometimes we also hear about celebrities who have extreme difficulties.
Brad Pitt is one of those celebrities who recently revealed in an interview that he has a problem with prosopagnosia. That rare neurological condition, also known as facial blindness, causes a variety of symptoms that can almost cripple an individual.
Some of the issues associated with the condition include difficulty recognizing faces, anxiety, and depression. Many of the secondary issues occur as a result of anxiety from social challenges.
Prosopagnosia can be passed down from one generation to the next but others can acquire it during their lifetime. For those who have it from their family, there are fewer visible brain abnormalities. Acquired prosopagnosia can occur from brain injuries or Alzheimer’s disease.
Unfortunately, people who suffer from this condition will have to learn how to use their voice or walk properly. There is no cure and diagnosis comes from facial recognition tests.
We hope that Brad Pitt can live with this condition and find some comfort during this difficult time in life.