Lily Allen opens up about her journey to sobriety
Lily Allen, known for her hits like ‘Smile’, has been candid about her struggles with binge drinking and drug abuse in the past. The singer recently admitted that before getting sober, she could be quite mean. Last April, Allen shared that she could "lose everything" if she drank alcohol again, reflecting on a time when she was banned from London’s Groucho Club.
Sobriety has transformed Lily Allen’s life
In a recent interview with Grazia, Allen discussed how sobriety has made her a better friend. She mentioned that she feels like a completely different person now compared to her days of drinking and drug use. Allen shared that during her 20s, she often felt humiliated and vilified, leading to a cycle of negative behavior. However, since getting sober, she has experienced significant positive changes in her life.
Taking a break to focus on mental health
Despite her progress, Allen announced a temporary break from her podcast Miss Me? and other work commitments to prioritize her mental health. She revealed that she had been spiraling out of control and needed to address the pain she was experiencing. While rumors of a split from her husband, David Harbour, circulated, Allen clarified that she was not going to rehab and assured fans that she had not relapsed.
Mabel steps in as a temporary co-host
As Allen takes time off, singer Mabel has stepped in as a temporary co-host for Miss Me?. Allen shared that she would be "going away" for a few weeks and would not be reachable via phone during this period. Despite the challenges she is facing, Allen remains focused on her recovery journey and taking the necessary steps to prioritize her well-being.
La cantante Lily Allen ha revelado recientemente que sufría de problemas de salud mental y alimentación durante la grabación de su programa de radio Miss Me?. En su ausencia, Jordan Stephens de Rizzle Kicks y el comediante Simon Amstell la sustituirán en algunas emisiones. Allen confesó que su ADHD podría estar jugando un papel en su falta de apetito, ya que a veces su cuerpo y mente no están sincronizados.
Problemas de salud mental y adicciones
La artista también ha hablado abiertamente sobre su lucha con las adicciones, mencionando que las drogas y el alcohol solían ser una forma de callar a su crítico interno. Allen admitió que la fama se convirtió en una adicción en sí misma, atrayendo la atención de los paparazzi y el caos en su vida. Incluso reveló haber tenido una personalidad adictiva y haber vendido drogas en su juventud.
Nuevos proyectos musicales
A pesar de sus dificultades, Lily Allen y Miquita Oliver planean llevar su podcast Miss Me? ante un público en vivo por primera vez en marzo. Además, Allen ha compartido su objetivo de lanzar un nuevo álbum antes de que termine el año, luego del éxito de su cuarto disco de estudio No Shame, lanzado en 2018.
Recursos de ayuda para la salud mental
- CALM – The Campaign Against Living Miserably
- Help Musicians UK – Around the clock mental health support and advice for musicians (CALL MUSIC MINDS MATTER ON: 0808 802 8008)
- Music Support Org – Help and support for musicians struggling with alcoholism, addiction, or mental health issues (CALL: 0800 030 6789)
- YOUNG MINDS – The voice for young people’s health and wellbeing
- Time To Change – Let’s end mental health discrimination
- The Samaritans – Confidential support 24 hours a day