Jamie Campbell Bower

The actor celebrated being sober for over seven years in a series of inspirational tweets.

I’m so grateful to be where I am, I’m so grateful to be sober. I am now 7 1/2 years clean and sober." Bower wrote on Twitter, "12 and a half years ago I was in active addiction.

An addiction charity says celebrities talking about their problems can encourage others to seek help.

I am now 7 1/2 years clean and sober. Hurting myself and those around me who I loved the most. 12 and a half years ago I was in active addiction.

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I’m so grateful to be where I am, I’m so grateful to be sober. The star was previously engaged to his Harry Potter co-star Bonnie Wright and had a five-year on-and-off relationship with Emily in Paris star Lily Collins after the pair met on the set of The Mortal Instruments. So who is Jamie currently dating?

Stranger Things actor Jamie Campbell Bower has detailed his struggled with addiction and his journey to sobriety before Netflix sci-fi drama.

For those of you who have seen season four, you’ll know he’s got a pretty big part to play in it… I’m so grateful to be. Another shared: ‘I can’t explain how proud I’m of you, you’re so strong. London-born Jamie began to make a name for himself as an actor in 2010, around the time he was coping with addiction. ‘I’m so grateful to be where I am, I’m so grateful to be sober. Sharing support and kind words for fans that may also be dealing with addiction, Jamie reassured them ‘there’s a way’ to recover, adding he was ‘so grateful’ to be sober.

Stranger Things actor Jamie Campbell Bower revealed things got so bad he 'ended up in a hospital for mental health'. The star is now celebrating 7.5 years ...

"I’m so grateful to be where I am, I’m so grateful to be sober. I love you, we all do." Bless you for being among them," one tweet read. I’m sure millions aren’t even the same person they were a year ago," one proud fan commented. It got so bad that eventually I ended up in a hospital for mental health. Jamie added: "But each day is a chance to start again.

"12 and a half years ago I was in active addiction" Jamie Campbell Bower wrote on Twitter.

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Jamie Campbell Bower played Vecna in Stranger Things' fourth season.

Try to be the better version of yourself the version you like..." I’m so grateful to be where I am, I’m so grateful to be sober. Numerous people commented back, stressing how proud they were of the actor. He detailed how he is "now 7 1/2 years clean and sober," and how he had made "many mistakes" in his life. "Honestly sorry to hear that and being so young," said another, "I honestly doubt my opinions matter that much... Stranger Things actor, Jamie Campbell Bower, has been praised following a post about his struggles with addiction.

Stranger Things star Jamie Campbell Bower has been praised by his fans after bravely opening up about his past addiction struggles.

Thank you for who you are and for being honest about your battles in a world where people think they have to hide their inner self.” Try to be the better version of yourself the version you like.” Another fan added: “Honestly sorry to hear that and being so young.. I’m so grateful to be.” I am now 7 1/2 years clean and sober. Hurting myself and those around me who I loved the most.

An addiction charity says celebrities talking about their problems can encourage others to seek help.

I am now 7 1/2 years clean and sober. Hurting myself and those around me who I loved the most. 12 and a half years ago I was in active addiction.

'It got so bad that eventually I ended up in a hospital for mental health,' the Vecna actor wrote.

I’m so grateful to be where I am, I’m so grateful to be sober. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. I’m so grateful to be.

Jame Campbell Bower tweeted about his recovery from substance use and gratitude for sobriety, and shared words of affirmation to others who may be ...

“The most important thing is, and it’s the hardest thing to do, is just express exactly what it is that you’re feeling.” “I’m in recovery, so one of the first things that they teach you when you’re in recovery is to be super honest about what it is that you’re feeling, like guilt, shame, fear, sadness, whatever it is,” he said. Fans rallied around Bower, thanking him for his openness and sharing their own stories of the road to sobriety in the tweet’s responses. I’m so grateful to be where I am, I’m so grateful to be sober. But fans shouldn’t worry too much about that — it’s not the first time he’s spoken publicly about his substance use disorder. Jamie Campbell Bower is getting real about his struggles with substance use disorder and mental illness.

Stranger Things actor Jamie Campbell Bower speaks on sobriety. Jamie Campbell Bower was in active addiction. Jamie Campbell Bower tweeted a message to fans.

I’m so grateful to be where I am, I’m so grateful to be sober. "You should be very proud," wrote one fan while others praised his honesty and shared how it helps. I have made many mistakes in my life," he continued, adding: "But each day is a chance to start again.