“I was diagnosed with OCD and depression, and that was a huge relief, because now my struggles had a name and could be reckoned with. With a combination of therapy and medication, I got better. I learned to love life again. My problems didn't go away, but they became much easier to face.”

American actress

Shannon Purser is an American actress. She began her screen career in 2016 with her debut role as Barb Holland in the first season of Netflix’s Stranger Things, a performance that brought her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. She is best known for that breakout role, which introduced her to a wide audience. Her public profile is tied to television acting, especially her work in Stranger Things and the recognition it earned her early in her career.