Liam Payne Opened Up About Mental Health, Addiction, And Sobriety Before His Untimely Death

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We need to talk about Liam Payne, who has taken his final bow at just 31 years old. Now, before you reach for those tissues, let’s rewind to a time when Liam wasn’t just known for his killer vocals and heartthrob status but was also tackling his inner demons like a champ.

Back in 2021, Liam had a candid chat on The Diary of a CEO podcast, where he got real about his struggles with fame and addiction. He was like, “Rock bottom? What’s that, a new trampoline park?” He opened up about hitting his personal rock bottom during his One Direction days, stating, “I was worried how far my rock bottom was going to be. Where’s rock bottom for me? Spoiler alert: you’d never guess! I’m basically a master at playing hide-and-seek with my feelings.”

Liam went on to confess some stuff he had “never, never spoken about.” I mean, who hasn’t had a few skeletons in the closet? But for Liam, it was more like a whole Halloween party! He described some seriously tough times, saying, “It was really severe, and at some point, I looked in the mirror and thought, ‘Yikes! Time for a makeover!’”

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Ah, the classic moment of self-reflection! He vividly recalled seeing a less-than-flattering photo of himself on a boat. “There I was, looking like I’d just wrestled with a bag of marshmallows. I call it my pills-and-booze face,” he chuckled. “I mean, my face looked like it had just attended an all-you-can-eat buffet! So, I decided it was time for a change. So long, marshmallow face!”

Now, let’s talk about the minibar—that sneaky little fridge that’s like a siren calling out to the weary traveler. Liam explained, “The problem was, the best way to keep us safe from our fans was to lock us in a room. And what’s in that room? A minibar, baby! And boy, did I throw myself a party for one!” He reminisced about the years of solo raves, saying, “It was wild! It was either that or pacing the room like a caged lion.”

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Liam also shared the “freedom” he felt as a teenager, which turned out to be about as free as a bird in a gilded cage. “Sure, we could do whatever we wanted, but it felt like we were constantly in transit—car, hotel, stage, sing, then bam! Back to the hotel. It was like they’d let us out for a quick ‘Woohoo!’ and then said, ‘Get back under that dust cloth!’” Classic rock star life, right?

Then came the pandemic. Talk about an unwanted plus one! Liam admitted that downtime was “the worst thing in the world for me.” He said, “I found myself hitting the bottle earlier and earlier. At one point, I was basically a Zoom call away from being fully tipsy!” He even revealed he put on a lot of weight during lockdown, crafting a legendary excuse: “I told everyone I was bulking up for a movie role! Like, ‘Don’t mind me, I’m just prepping for my Oscar-winning performance in The Hungry Games!’”

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But hey, it wasn’t all lonely booze parties. Liam revealed he got a lovely check-in call from Harry Styles at one point. “It’s almost like some people have a sixth sense for when you’re feeling low,” he said, beaming. “He’s such a lovely boy. Love him to pieces!” Awww, #friendshipgoals!

So, while Liam’s journey was full of ups, downs, and boozy mishaps, he made it clear that he’s just a guy who tried to navigate the choppy waters of fame. And while we say goodbye, let’s remember the laughter, the tunes, and those unforgettable pills-and-booze face moments. Rest in peace, Liam! 🎤💔

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