Yes, he was bulimic as a kid, for example.
The 1990s at the height of his fame was a time when footballers became instant millionaires and the infrastructure just wasn't there in football to support people with money and time on their hands.
I agree with all of that. I wish I could be more sympathetic towards him, but the way he's treated his family and involved other innocents (such as this woman) has been inexcusable.