The Falling Boy: Pete WentzPete Wentz, a total idol for angsty teenage girls and young musicians idolize him. No bassist has overshadowed a frontman like him, with a habit of making headlines: from his suicide attempt, photos with celebrities like Kanye West, or his extravagant Alice in Land-themed wedding. wonders with his ex-wife Ashlee Simpson. Wentz may seem to have it all and more, but the truth is he had to hit rock bottom before he even reached his superstar status now. Pete Wentz overcame depression by realizing he needed to change, expressing his feelings through his words, and having a son to support. At the height of Fall Out Boy's career, Wentz was abusing Xanax and Klonopin like they were candy. Although he tried to cut back once the Bronx was born, he relapsed badly when the hiatus began. “I was probably physically and mentally addicted,” Wentz says. “It started because of insomnia and flight anxiety, then it escalated.” Wentz was paranoid all the time, even though his house was checked for insects; he was afraid of everything (Fall Out Boy: Life After Emo) It was like there was no escape, his life was a constant nightmare. I was crippled by anxiety and depression early in my career, and I felt so lost and alone that I attempted suicide. Wentz said, "The darkest moment was when we had just finished recording on a major label and two days later we were going to go to Europe and I felt completely lost and out of control" (An Attempt suicide of depressed Pete Wentz). But even music affects musicians like Wentz, saying Jeff Buckley's version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" saved his life (Rolling Stone). His suicide attempt took place in his car, in the parking lot of a Best Buy. I went...... middle of paper......r suicide attempts, Wentz still got through it. He came through for himself, the group and his son. With Wentz still here, alive and well, it's important not only for his family members or band members, but also for fans. He has saved lives, helped people suffering from their own depression and addiction, and so much more. Truly, this teen idol covered in thick guyliner and skinny jeans is a saint in disguise. "Biography". IMDb. IMDb.com, and Web. April 1, 2014. “Falling Boy: Pete Wentz's fight against depression. » The Davidsonian. Np, and Web. April 1, 2014. “Fall Out Boy: Life After Emo.” Rolling stone. Hiatt, Bryan and Web. April 1. 2014. “Words of Pete Wentz.” Poppunkbandscouk. Np, and Web. April 1, 2014. “Pete Wentz. » Rolling stone. np, nd Web April 1. 2014. “Starpulse.com.” Pete Wentz attempted suicide. Np, and Web. April 1. 2014.