LONDON: English actor Kit Harington known for playing the role of Jon Snow on HBO’s Game of Thrones has revealed mental health diagnosis and battle with alcoholism during his early years of fame.
The 37-year-old star has said being famous can either make or break someone’s life.
In a recent episode of the wellness podcast Hidden 20%, the actor said he was made aware of his ADHD while being admitted to rehab for alcoholism.
Before being admitted to an American rehab facility, he tried another rehabilitation program.
Recalling his first rehab experience, he said, ‘I entered rehab drunk, sobered up in there.’
Harington said he left the rehab center and promised himself to deal with this issue on his own.
The star recalled hitting rock bottom between 2018 and 2019. During that period, he was starring in a drama, True West. Harington said it was during that play that he told people around him what was going on with him and finally took action.
Harington admitted that his condition deteriorated amid the intense popularity of Game of Thrones.
Recalling his mental health issues, the actor said he was trying to project the image of sophistication and coolness but genuinely he is terrified about everything.
