Tom Holland's booze-free breakthrough: How he overcame alcohol addiction
Tom Holland recently shared more details about his battle with alcohol addiction, shedding light on his journey to sobriety. In a casual and candid conversation on the "On Purpose With Jay Shetty" podcast, Holland opened up about his realization and subsequent decision to quit drinking. He recalled how a particularly boozy Christmas made him question his relationship with alcohol and prompted him to give Dry January a shot.
"It really scared me," Holland admitted, reflecting on his experience of abstaining from alcohol for a month. He confessed: "All I could think about was having a drink. I just was like, 'Wow, maybe I have a little bit of an alcohol thing.'"
Motivated by this revelation, Holland decided to challenge himself further. He wanted to prove that he didn't have an alcohol problem by remaining sober for two months.Read More : Zendaya and Tom Holland are doing all they can to find Jenna Ortega a man However, he found it challenging to navigate England's drinking culture, feeling like he couldn't socialize or go out without alcohol. Doubts began to creep in as he wondered if his struggles were indicative of a larger issue.
Eventually, the Spider-Man star extended his no-drinking rule to six months. By the time his birthday rolled around in June, he felt a significant shift. Holland described this milestone as the happiest period of his life, emphasizing the positive changes he experienced during his sobriety journey.
"I could sleep better. I could handle problems better... I had such better mental clarity. I felt healthier, I felt fitter," Holland shared. Curious about his attachment to alcohol, he questioned, "Why am I enslaved to this drink? Why am I so obsessed by the idea of having this drink?"
Holland has been sober for a year and a half
Now a year and a half sober, Holland bravely admitted, "I'm happy to say it - I was definitely addicted to alcohol. I'm not shying away from that at all." His journey has also had a positive impact on his mother, who has also chosen to embrace sobriety.
"She's loving it, and it's been amazing," Holland shared enthusiastically. The actor is thrilled with the transformation he's experienced since quitting alcohol and expressed his disbelief at the positive difference it has made in his life.
While continuing to inspire audiences with his performances, Holland can currently be seen in the thrilling series "The Crowded Room," available for streaming on Apple TV+. To hear his full podcast appearance, check out the video below and join him on his candid journey of self-discovery and sobriety.
"It really scared me," Holland admitted, reflecting on his experience of abstaining from alcohol for a month. He confessed: "All I could think about was having a drink. I just was like, 'Wow, maybe I have a little bit of an alcohol thing.'"
Motivated by this revelation, Holland decided to challenge himself further. He wanted to prove that he didn't have an alcohol problem by remaining sober for two months.
Eventually, the Spider-Man star extended his no-drinking rule to six months. By the time his birthday rolled around in June, he felt a significant shift. Holland described this milestone as the happiest period of his life, emphasizing the positive changes he experienced during his sobriety journey.
"I could sleep better. I could handle problems better... I had such better mental clarity. I felt healthier, I felt fitter," Holland shared. Curious about his attachment to alcohol, he questioned, "Why am I enslaved to this drink? Why am I so obsessed by the idea of having this drink?"
Holland has been sober for a year and a half
Now a year and a half sober, Holland bravely admitted, "I'm happy to say it - I was definitely addicted to alcohol. I'm not shying away from that at all." His journey has also had a positive impact on his mother, who has also chosen to embrace sobriety.
"She's loving it, and it's been amazing," Holland shared enthusiastically. The actor is thrilled with the transformation he's experienced since quitting alcohol and expressed his disbelief at the positive difference it has made in his life.
While continuing to inspire audiences with his performances, Holland can currently be seen in the thrilling series "The Crowded Room," available for streaming on Apple TV+. To hear his full podcast appearance, check out the video below and join him on his candid journey of self-discovery and sobriety.
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