Mischa Barton is Depressed

Actress Mischa Barton has revealed that she still suffers from depression.

The former ‘O.C.’ star, who checked into a psychiatric hospital last year, says that she feels better now, but has not fully recovered, reports usmagazine.com.

‘I balance (depression) with positive things in my life and that’s why I have my outlets. As much as I get down, I’m an upbeat person. People always think of me as kind of a light in a room – I love to make people laugh,’ she said.

The actress says she feels in control of her emotions. She uses music and literature as outlets and insists that she is usually a fun person with a great sense of humour.

Mischa Barton Hot Gossips

Hollywood actress Mischa Barton has admitted that she is a very impatient shopper and hates trying out things while shopping for clothes.

The 'OC' star, who loves picking out clothes from the street, calls herself lucky as without even a trial she is normally right with her choices, reported Instyle magazine.

"I like to shop in Brooklyn, New York, where there are a lot of people selling their things on the street. I love to pick out weird stuff like that. I'm not very patient when I shop. I don't try things on - if they don't work out, I take them back, but usually I have a pretty good eye."said Mischa

The 24-year-old actress, who has her own line of handbags, said that pockets are the most important for her while shopping for one.

"On bags, I always look for pockets that are actually functional - that's the most important thing. I tend to have quite big bags, but I do like little purses - just for the things I need, like a credit card and ChapStick. Other days, I like to be able to throw everything in there!"