Zach Braff recently opened up about his struggles with binge drinking linked to anxiety and depression. During an appearance on Dax Shepard’s“Armchair Expert”podcast, Braff candidly discussed how he rationalized his heavy drinking on weekends, never thinking of it as a problem since he wasn’t a daytime drinker. It took some serious self-reflection and inspiration from a podcast episode on taking a year off alcohol to kickstart a transformative journey.
After taking a break from drinking, he quickly noticed significant improvements in his mental health. Braff explained that he’d previously been taking antidepressants while drinking, which isn’t the best combo. Now, after over a year without heavy drinking, he enjoys social drinking in a more balanced way, emphasizing how important it can be to evaluate one’s relationship with alcohol. It turns out, a little clarity goes a long way—who knew giving up that third cocktail could lead to brighter days?
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