The Falling Boy: Pete Wentz Pete Wentz, a true heartthrob for angsty teenage girls, and the younger musicians idolize him. No bassist has overshadowed a frontman like him, who has a habit of grabbing headlines: from his suicide attempt, to photos with celebrities like Kanye West, or his extravagant Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding with his ex-wife Ashlee Simpson. It might seem like Wentz has it all and more, but the truth is that 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 lyrics and having a child to take care of. During the height of Fall Out Boy's career, Wentz abused Xanax and Klonopin like they were candy. Although he tried to cut back once the Bronx was born, he had a serious relapse when the hiatus began. “I was probably physically and mentally addicted,” Wentz says. "It all started with insomnia and anxiety caused by flying, then the situation escalated." Wentz was always paranoid, he even had his house checked for insects; he was afraid of everything (Fall Out Boy: Life After Emo). Early in my career I was crippled by anxiety and depression, and felt so lost and alone that I attempted suicide.” Wentz said, “The darkest moment was when we had just finished recording a record for a major label and two days later we were going to Europe and I felt completely lost and out of control” (A Depressed Pete Wentz Attempted Suicide). But music also affects musicians like Wentz, who says Jeff Buckley's version of Leonard Cohen's “Hallelujah” saved his life (Rolling Stone). His suicide attempt actually occurred in his car in the parking lot of a Best Buy. I went... middle of the paper... after the suicide attempts, Wentz still managed to pull it off. He came for himself, the band and his son. The fact that Wentz is still here, alive and well is important not only to members of his family or the band, but also to the fans. He has saved lives, helped people with depression and addictions, and so much more. Truly, this teen heartthrob covered in thick liner and skinny jeans is a saint in disguise. "Biography". IMDb. IMDb.com and Web. 01 April 2014. "Falling Boy: Pete Wentz's Battle with Depression." The Davidsonian. Np, nd Web. 01 Apr. 2014. “Fall Out Boy: Life After Emo.” Rolling Stone. Hiatt, Bryan and Web. April 1. 2014."Lyrics by Pete Wentz." Poppunkbandscouk. Np, nd Web. 01 Apr. 2014. “Pete Wentz.” Rolling Stone. np, nd Web April 1. 2014."Starpulse.com." Pete Wentz attempted suicide. Np, nd Web. 01 April. 2014.