Paris Jackson has shared candid details about the struggles of her sobriety journey, revealing that years into her recovery, she faced significant mental health challenges that tested her commitment. The model, singer, and actor wrote on social media that early sobriety felt promising, but “a few years in it all got very very hard.”
Jackson disclosed that she lives with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, CPTSD, and OCD. She explained that during a difficult period, she “didn’t have the same survival skills i was used to having to cope” and “had to learn to live life on life’s terms.” Her message emphasized the reality that sobriety itself does not guarantee an easy life, and that recovery involves managing significant mental health conditions.
Celebration of Sobriety Milestone
Jackson celebrated five years clean and sober from all drugs and alcohol in a previous post. She described the benefits of her sobriety, stating: “It’s because i’m sober that i get to smile today. i get to make music. i get to experience the joy of loving my dogs and cat. I get to feel heartbreak in all it’s glory. i get to grieve. i get to laugh. i get to dance. i get to trust. i feel the sun on my skin and it’s warm.” She noted at that time that she had taken a break from work, social media, and her phone “because it can be too much sometimes,” but was “happy and healthy and feeling better than ever.”
Jackson also reflected on her past suicide attempts, stating that “there have been times where I did and times where I didn’t, where I was upset that it didn’t work.” However, she expressed gratitude that her attempts were unsuccessful, adding: “I can say, several years later, that I’m really grateful that it didn’t. Things have gotten better.” Her recent message concluded with encouragement for others facing similar challenges, telling followers: “if you’ve got this s—t, or anything of the sort, you’re not alone. Hang in there and if no one’s told you they love you today, i love you.”
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