Natasha Lyonne has shared an encouraging update on her health after discussing earlier this year that she had relapsed following many years of sobriety.
The 46-year-old has previously been candid about her history with alcohol and drug addiction, and has emphasized that “recovery is a lifelong process”.
Back in January, Lyonne posted on X to reveal she’d relapsed after almost a decade sober.
It followed another message she’d shared on social media, where she wrote:
“If no one told ya today, I love you. No matter how far down the scales we have gone, we will see how our experience may help another.
“Keep going, kiddos. Don’t quit before the miracle. Wallpaper your mind with love. Rest is all noise and baloney.”
Then, a couple of months later, Lyonne returned to X with a more hopeful update on how she’s doing.
In a post shared on Thursday (March 19), she said:
“Proud to report this kid is doing a whole lot better & back on her feet. Want to thank our recovery communities & the fans who stood by & were so supportive. Aiming to keep the journey somehow private, but look forward to sharing my experience, strength & hope as makes sense. My heart is with everyone ever going through it.”
Even while navigating her own challenges, Lyonne has remained a prominent voice for people dealing with addiction, frequently reminding others that they’re not alone.
She has long spoken about how frightening addiction can be. While promoting American Reunion in 2012, she reflected on how intense the experience can feel, admitting that “spiralling into addiction is really, really scary”.
The American Pie actor told Entertainment Weekly:
“Some things have a very A-to-B scientific effect. Like, alcohol is a depressant. Cocaine is a stimulant. And then: Cocaine plus heroin is bad! That’s the point of my story, that’s the moral.
“I believe in comedy. The cleaner I got, the funnier things got. Life became crisp, less muted.”
She also described the nerves she felt returning to set after what she’d been through, adding:
“Though [going to the set] did have that feeling of ‘Oh, God, what are they all going to look like? And how embarrassing—after what I’ve been through, I hope they don’t search me on the way in.’ And no one did! Everyone was really nice.”
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If you’ve been affected by addiction and want to speak to someone in confidence, you can call American Addiction Centers on (888) 324-0595, available 24/7, or contact them through their website.