Everybody has a breakdown once in a while. Whether it’s being over-stressed from school or just because they ran out of your favorite ice cream at the grocery store (Starbucks Java Chip Frappucino WAHHHHHH!), it’s normal to melt down every now and then.

However, when you’re in the limelight of Hollywood and a pampered celeb, those mini-meltdowns are way more public, way more ridiculous, and, lately, way more frequent. In light of all the celebutard dramalicious freak outs that are constantly cluttering our Twitter feeds, gossip columns and office chatter, I’ve decided to count down the ten most memorable meltdowns. Enjoy.

10. Christian Bale’s “Terminator Tirade”
Holy cats, Batman! Slow down on the F-bombs; even Tony Soprano would be blushing. Can we also remember when he allegedly beat his mom and sister? Great actor, terrible temper.

9. That’s not on the teleprompter
Oh Bill O’Reilly; before he had his own show, he was already making his presence known on Inside Edition. This might be a little vintage, but who doesn’t love a golden oldie freak out over the teleprompter? I sincerely doubt Ron Burgundy would pull a stunt like this, even though we all know he’ll read anything on the prompter. Tsk, tsk.

8. Mariah Carey does MTV
Who wants ice cream!?

7. Ashlee Simpson Wants a BURGER!
“I would loooove to talk to a manager.” Okay, first of all, we’re all capable of drunk munchies here at CollegeCandy. Or just munchies in general. However, I don’t think it is ever, ever acceptable to crawl over a McDonald’s counter just for some french fries. A McFlurry, on the other hand….

6. World of Warcraft Kid
Not Hollywood status (yet), but this kid’s freak outs make Animal from the Muppets look like a clean-cut school boy. Please note his record time to get naked, and also feel free to watch all 12 of the videos created by his younger, instigating brother.

5. Alec Baldwin’s “Rude Little Pig”
“You don’t have the brains or the decency as a human… I don’t care that you’re 12 years old, or 11 years old, or that you’re a child.” Oof, enough said. Almost enough to make me not watch 30 Rock. Almost. What? I can’t help but love Jack Donaghy. Conundrum.

4. Bald Britney Spears wields an Umbrella
The image of a generation.

3. Kelly Bensimon’s “Scary Island“
Lollipops, ho-bags, vampires, gummi bears and skanky purple dresses (those boobs!) in a multimillion dollar house in a tropical island makes a fun little psychotic break. Is this woman seriously a mother?

2. “Yo Taylor- I’m really happy for you and Imma let you finish…”
But this created some of the best meme pictures, mashups and parodies OF ALL TIME! Now Kanye, please please please drop your album. Please. Taylor who?

1. Mel Gibson’s “I Deserve a Special Circle in Hell” rants
Not even worth linking to – too disturbing. Did anyone else throw up a little when they heard the most recent rant? Seriously, put this guy away forever.

The semester’s off and running, the weather’s getting worse, and next summer feels like an eternity. It’s easy to find your mood plummeting, your motivation waning, and your usually chipper self turning into a snappy betch. Misery has a snowball effect: you’re grumpy, and it rubs off on your roommate; you’re already in a bad mood, and walking into a pop quiz can set you over the edge. Before the blahs take over your body, take time to stop, breathe, recharge and rejuvenate. Here are five quick pick-me-ups to get you out of a funk.

1. Sleep: You’ve been up at the crack of dawn every morning to hit the gym, struggle to stay awake through three back-to-back classes, rush to your part-time job, and finally head home to tackle several hours worth of homework. Of course you’re feeling dreary! Lack of sleep can have adverse psychological effects– take it from a girl who is known to burst into tears at the slightest provocation after pulling an all-nighter or two– so even if you can’t fit in a full eight hours of sleep a night, treat yourself to a long, comatose nap. When you wake up, you’ll be more energetic and alert, so it might even boost your studying stamina later in the week.

2. Treat Yourself: You’ve been running on empty for weeks, neglecting yourself in order to make a good impression on your professors, sorority sisters, friends, coworkers, etc. Do something nice for yourself. If you have some extra cash, buy yourself a new outfit. If you think you look good, you’re bound to feel good, too. Low on cash? Scrape together some change and download a couple of jams on i-Tunes. I mean, they’re only 99 cents most of the time– you deserve it! Get a track that will raise your spirits, like Flo Rida’s “In the Ayer,” DJ Laz’s “Move, Shake, Drop Remix” or, for a bubblegum pop sound, The Orion Experience’s “Obsessed with You.” Then, crank up your speakers and have your own personal dance party for a few minutes. It’ll be worth it.

3. Exercise: Everyone knows that cardio releases endorphins in your brain. When I’m in a bad mood, I take out my anger on the elliptical machine, and half an hour later, I’m dripping with sweat, I’ve burned 400 calories, and I forget what I was so frustrated with in the first place. If you’re really miserable and the first five minutes feels like forever, just pushing yourself to finish the circuit can feel like an accomplishment. If the university gym has a group exercise schedule, take advantage. You’re less likely to quit after ten minutes of Zumba when you’re surrounded by twenty of your peers, and chances are, the class comes equipped with some peppy beats.

4. Laugh it Off: Throw a Will Ferrell flick into the DVD player or catch up on The Office. Go online and waste your time at LOLcats or Yearbook Yourself. My personal favorite is Group Hug, which has been around longer than PostSecret. Whenever I read the confessions on this site, I either pee my pants, or just feel better about myself for having NOT done some of the shenanigans these strangers own up to.

Other ways to laugh it off? Grab your roommate and act like five-year-olds. My former roommate and I both had final exams the DAY BEFORE we graduated college. We needed to study, but couldn’t focus. We were stressed that we couldn’t focus, because we didn’t want to screw things up at the last minute. So what did we do? We put on our caps and gowns, and drew giant smiley faces on pillowcases and wore them over our heads.

We actually won a graduation-themed photo contest with that one. Of course, we can’t all be ruining our bedding every time we get stressed out, but I’ve found that a solid phone call with a good friend in which we recount the stupid sh*t we’ve done over the years also works wonders.

5. Blow Everything Off: If you decide to sleep, shop, work out, or watch a movie, chances are you’re blowing something off to do it. But sometimes, you need to put everything on pause. Working five shifts a week on top of your heavy course load? Take a night off… just because. Social schedule getting in the way? Turn off your phone and spend some QT with yourself. Social schedule nonexistent? It won’t kill you to skip your night class (just this once) and go dancing with your friends.

Hell, blow off your diet and 3-hour-a-day workout routine and eat a freaking piece of chocolate cake. You might be thinking, “There’s no way I have the time to blow everything off!” But sometimes, you have to choose your battles. If you stress yourself into a nervous breakdown, you won’t be getting any homework done from the psych ward.

[Any other funk-fighting tips?]

(photo from www.justlaura.com)

There are many among us that consider our cell phones a status symbol, a fashionable accessory that proves our technological prowess (and willingness to spend hundreds on a chunk of metal).

There are others who still use the free piece of sh*t we got when we activated our plans.

Well, it’s time to push your pretentiousness (or indifference) aside because theres a new phone out there that’s so small, so sleek, and so thin that even the newest iPhone prototypes can’t live up to it. Welcome the Post A Phone!

At 4 millimeters, can we all finally agree that its just about the smallest phone you can get? I really don’t think they can get much sleeker! At any rate, Post A Phone rules.

Here’s what it does:

When your usual cell phone craps out on you (or you drunkenly drop it in a toilet…it happens), you simply order (if you’re smart — pre-phone meltdown) Post A Phone and it comes to you through the regular mail. When you open the teeny-tiny box, you’ll find a fully functioning phone made entirely of recycled cardboard and/or plastic.

Sound flimsy to you? Get with it! Because this little baby is so lightweight and environmentally friendly (not to mention, cute!) that you really can’t go wrong. No word on pricing yet, but here’s hoping they’re affordable because I don’t know how many more blurry Friday nights my little cell can take.

With its simple interface, Post A Phone is a sort of throwback to one-on-one communication rather than the sometimes stifiling, all-inclusive quality of the internet. And did I mention, it’s good for the earth?

And that my friends, is the coolest part of all.