Matthew Perryput others first, as many can account for afterhis death.
“I’m a little hard on myself,” Perry said when asked, “What do you give yourself credit for?”
“I give myself credit for being sober today, for caring about others, for never giving up,” he continued. “Helping people as much as I do. That’s probably my favorite thing about myself.”
Matthew Perry.Newsmakers/Getty
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Going into further praise of himself, Perry added: “Being creative, seeing, learning that if you’re uncomfortable or feeling anxiety, one of the ways to get out of that situation is to be creative. I wrote a screenplay in the same year that I wrote this book. I play a small part in it. I’m going to direct it.”
The actor also spoke to the concept of loneliness — and what it’s taught him. “To treasure the people that really love you. And there are some,” Perry said.
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Perrydied unexpectedlyon Saturday at age 54 from an apparent drowning in his Los Angeles home,TMZfirst reported. Law enforcement sources told the outlet there were no drugs found at the scene, and no signs of foul play were present.
Perry opened up about his previous struggles with addiction in his 2022 memoirFriends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing. The book gave a glimpse of the depths of his alcohol and pill reliance, as well as hope for those who are seeking sobriety. Alongside telling his own story, Perry published the account to help those who are struggling.
“I wanted to share when I was safe from going into the dark side again,” he told PEOPLE last year. “I had to wait until I was pretty safely sober—and away from the active disease of alcoholism and addiction—to write it all down. I was pretty certain that it would help people if I did.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
source: people.com
