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He struggled with mental health issues from "summary" of Empire: the Life, Legend, and Madness of Howard Hughes by Donald L. Bartlett
Howard Hughes, a man of immense wealth and power, was not immune to the struggles of mental health issues. Throughout his life, Hughes battled with a multitude of psychological demons that plagued his mind and affected his behavior. His erratic and often bizarre actions were symptomatic of a mind tormented by inner turmoil. Despite his outward appearance of success and confidence, Hughes grappled with deep-seated anxiety and paranoia. He was consumed by a constant fear of germs and contamination, leading him to adopt eccentric habits such as wearing tissue boxes on his feet and storing his urine in jars. These compulsions, rooted in his mental health issues, ...
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