Stranger Things star Jamie Campbell Bower celebrates 7 and a half years of sobriety

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In the wake of his success as an actor, which includes roles in Stranger Things and the Twilight saga, Jamie Campbell Bower got candid about his struggles with addiction and mental illness.The actor not only gave fans an update on his sobriety, he's also now offering up some powerful words of encouragement to others still suffering with either ailment.'12 and a half years ago I was in active addiction.

Hurting myself and those around me who I loved the most,' the London, England native tweeted, adding,'It got so bad that eventually I ended up in a hospital for mental health.

I am now 7 1/2 years clean and sober. I have made many mistakes in my life.' Words of wisdom: Jamie Campbell Bower, 33, updated his fans about his struggles with addiction and mental health on Twitter, while offering words of encouragement to others; he seen in Los Angeles in June 2022Bower, 33, went on to share how he's in a much better place in his life, both personally and professionally, and that it's all thanks to him maintaining his sobriety.'But each day is a chance to start again.

Atone for mistakes and grow,' he shared before directing his words to people who are in the clutches of addiction.'For anyone who wakes up thinking "oh god not again" I promise you there's a way.