‘I was in a terrible state’: actor David Morrissey tells how social anxiety led him to alcoholism

Renowned actor David Morrissey Opens Up About His Turbulent Past, Revealing How Social Anxiety Led to a Life of Addiction. In a candid conversation on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, Liverpool-born actor David Morrissey shared a deeply personal account of his struggles with depression, anxiety, and addiction. The 21-year sober veteran revealed that his social anxiety, which began after his father's death when he was just 15, led him to turn to drinking as a coping mechanism. Morrissey's harrowing journey to sobriety serves as a testament to his strength and resilience, and offers a poignant reminder of the importance of seeking help and support when dealing with mental health issues.

Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, Liverpool-born actor says depression and anxiety followed death of his father when he was 15The actor David Morrissey has spoken of how “terrible” social anxiety contributed to him becoming an alcoholic.“I am a recovering alcoholic,” Morrissey, who has been sober for 21 years, told Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. “Drinking first was about anxiety. I’ve had this terrible social anxiety and that helped me get through it.” Continue reading...