Brad Pitt faced a brief period of suicidal ideation and returned to drinking after seven years of sobriety, according to a recent interview with Esquire magazine. The Hollywood actor revealed the psychological toll of his ongoing family conflicts and high-profile separation from Angelina Jolie.
Mental Health Struggles Amid Family Strain
According to his interview with Esquire, Pitt opened up about his mental health struggles following his 2016 split from Angelina Jolie. The actor described a specific, overwhelming moment when emotional pain led to thoughts of taking his own life.
He explained that the distress became so intense that the idea of ending the suffering felt like relief. “I thought: ‘Aha, rozumiem. Rozumiem samobójstwo w tym sensie, że to po prostu szukanie ulgi od cierpienia’—he explained, noting that a strong survival instinct ultimately kept him from acting on the impulse.” When the interviewer asked if the episode tied directly to his broken family relationships, Pitt responded briefly, “Sprawy rodzinne… skończmy na tym.”
Ending Seven Years of Sobriety
The personal difficulties also impacted Pitt’s long-term battle with addiction. According to Esquire, the actor broke a seven-year period of sobriety that began in 2017, during which he regularly attended Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
“Byłem trzeźwy przez siedem lat. A potem znowu spadłem z wozu… ale w bardziej powściągliwy sposób,” Pitt stated. The actor clarified that he now permits himself a few glasses of wine while attempting to maintain strict boundaries to prevent a full relapse into past habits.
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Broader Context of the 2016 Split
The recent revelations follow years of intense media scrutiny and legal battles. Since the 2016 separation, Pitt has dealt with strained relationships with his children, several of whom have chosen to drop his surname, alongside ongoing disputes with Jolie regarding a French winery.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Brad Pitt discuss his mental health struggles?
Brad Pitt discussed his mental health and thoughts of suicide in a recent interview with Esquire magazine.
How long was Brad Pitt sober?
According to his statements to Esquire, Pitt maintained seven years of sobriety starting in 2017 before recently returning to alcohol in moderation.
What caused Brad Pitt’s mental health struggles?
Pitt linked his intense period of psychological distress to personal and family matters stemming from his 2016 separation.
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