Demi's Pain: Public Breakdown Bad For Demi Moore's Ego (DETAILS)

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Demi Moore treated herself for her birthday by getting her nails done in West Hollywood yesterday.

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Demi Moore has had quite a rough couple of months. The 49-year-old actress separated from her husband Ashton Kutcher back in November and just last week, she was taken to the hospital for substance abuse issues.

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Demi was in the spotlight for over 30 years and was usually represented in a positive light.

How times have changed.

A source close to Demi's friends told PEOPLE, "Ego-wise, this is the worst thing that could happen to Demi, because she's such a private person."

As many of you know, Demi studies Kabbalah, which says that adversity can actually help you in the long run. So this rough patch might actually be a good thing for Moore.

AUDIO: Demi Moore's 911 Call Released! 

The source also said Demi's troubles "can be an opportunity, a blessing, and not a curse. The right intervention happened in her life. From a spiritual sense, it is a gift. She has a real opportunity to grow from it. She has to take responsibility for her life."

Demi will get back on her feet soon and move on stronger than before. 

SOURCE: PEOPLE