Colton Haynes is once again opening up about his struggles with addiction in hopes of helping others.
Yesterday, the Arrow star shared several photos with his 6.4 million followers on Instagram that were taken while he was suffering from an addiction to prescription pills.
“I don’t want worrying about if I look hot or not on Instagram to be my legacy,” Haynes writes. “I no longer want to project a curated life.”
Haynes goes on to say that “worrying about what time to post on social media so I can maximize my likes or being mad at myself that I don’t look the same way I did when I was addicted to pills is a complete waste of why I was put on this earth.”
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“I’m posting these photos to let y’all in on my truth,” he says. “I’m so grateful to be where I am now ( a year after these photos were taken) but man these times were dark. I’m a human being with flaws just like you. If ur in the middle of the dark times…I promise you it doesn’t have to last forever.”
Earlier this year, Haynes spoke with Attitude about his struggles with drugs and alcohol.
“In 10 years, there were maybe 25 days I didn’t drink,” he said. “I used to blame it on my anxiety or depression issues, but really the root of all my problems was the alcohol and drugs.”
He continued, “Once I went to treatment, I found this amazing amount of true love for myself, and started figuring out who I am without those vices, and recognizing the people in my life who lifted me up instead of tearing me down.”
“I’m always going to be in recovery. There are so many people struggling out there, but not a lot of them talk about it. Life is much more beautiful than I could have imagined. It’s just a different life now.”
Vince
Ok first it’s the mental health issues. Then it’s relationship issues. Now it’s drug and alcohol issues. In all this time there’s not been one break between his love of selfies on his Instagram and obsessive need for attention. Plus, Queerties long time obsession with every thing he does.
Yes. I’ve had friends like Colton. Always needing attention. Especially the Hollywood ones. I’d say it’s just more of look at me everyone. Oh yes. Alcohol and pills. Somehow this just makes sense.
Donston
It does seem as if over the last several years he’s blamed his issues and his lack of finding work on being an out and gay-identifying men, on his depression and anxiety, and now on his alcohol and drug uses. Yet, he’s not willing to confront being desperate for public attention and approval as a disabling thing.
At the end of the day, I’m not gonna shit on people who clearly are battling demons. I’ll criticize, but as long as they’re not harming or obviously manipulating others, I don’t feel the need to entirely poo-poo them.
Brian
But now all his posts will be about “speaking his truth” instead of looking hot. But yeah, I suspect the quantity won’t change, and I suspect his truth will involve him being shirtless a lot of the time.
Smith David
If he was fat, African-American and struggling. No one would care. But, because he’s a cute wonder bread….you know what? I hope he gets better. Good luck princess Colton.
Thad
And don’t forget the invisible elderly. But then, they’re all hooked on prescription medications.
rustyiam
What world are you living on? Blacks are everywhere now , one even got elected to the presidency!
Cam
@rustyiam
What a shock, the account that always defends Republican, anti-LGBTQ bigots seems to be upset that some black people have gotten attention.
wiredpup
Wow look at all these self righteous queens trashing another human being.
Not surprised.
Chrisk
All you have to do is look in the mirror for that. Every single post you’ve made is trashing (trolling) everyone and being a general shithead.
ElPillo
@AndreLopez1591. STOP using the comment section to sell your wares
LARRY
We actually have enjoyed his appearances on Arrow…I have lived with HIV for 20 years and full blown AIDS Diagnosis for the last 6…life is shitty we get it. Love & Light my Queerty Friends!
JessPH
I admire it when people especially celebrities don’t only post happy moments but also the tragic moments of their lives on social media. It is a reality check that the lives of celebrities should not always be envied and that no one (not our friends, not celebrities) lives the perfect life no matter how curated their social media posts are.
Rex Huskey
I thought is fool was dead
viciouslies
Remember when this assclown sued magazines for reporting he was gay because he wanted to go back in the closet when Teen Wolf got big?