{"id":2149593,"date":"2024-01-15T15:58:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T20:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/game-of-thrones-star-kit-harington-details-psychological-scarring-says-he-was-terrified-about-everything\/"},"modified":"2024-01-15T15:58:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T20:58:57","slug":"game-of-thrones-star-kit-harington-details-psychological-scarring-says-he-was-terrified-about-everything","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/game-of-thrones-star-kit-harington-details-psychological-scarring-says-he-was-terrified-about-everything\/","title":{"rendered":"Game of Thrones&#8217; actor Kit Harington reveals psychological trauma, expresses fear in all aspects"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgame-of-thrones-star-kit-harington-details-psychological-scarring-says-he-was-terrified-about-everything%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2149593&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>&#8220;Game of Thrones&#8221; Star Kit Harington Opens Up About the Psychological Toll of Fame<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kit Harington, known for his role as Jon \u2062Snow in the hit HBO series &#8220;Game of Thrones,&#8221; recently revealed the hidden struggles he faced while in the spotlight. In a candid interview on the podcast &#8220;The Hidden\u2063 20%,&#8221; the 37-year-old actor\u200c shared how his newfound fame led to &#8220;psychological scarring&#8221; and a dangerous reliance on alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Harington explained that people \u200boften expected him to be like his on-screen character, but in reality, he felt disconnected from that persona. This dissonance\u2063 took a toll on his mental\u2062 health, causing \u200dhim to seek solace \u200bin alcohol. &#8220;I tried to project this image of utter sophistication and coolness about what I was doing but genuinely being sort of terrified about\u2062 everything,&#8221; he admitted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The actor \u200backnowledged the negative\u200c impact of fame, stating, &#8220;That \u2064is a dangerous rabbit hole to fall down\u2063 because you find all of the bad stuff that people\u200d are saying as well as the nice stuff.&#8221; It wasn&#8217;t until after the show ended that Harington sought\u2062 treatment for alcoholism and was diagnosed with attention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reflecting on his journey to recovery, Harington emphasized\u2062 the importance of\u200c finding the right support.\u2062 He initially entered rehab but quickly realized it wasn&#8217;t the right \u2064fit. However, his subsequent experience \u200bat a treatment center proved more \u200cbeneficial, leading to his ADHD diagnosis. Despite attempting to\u2064 manage his condition independently, Harington eventually recognized the need for professional help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Today, Harington finds solace in his family life, cherishing moments with his wife\u200b and\u2062 former co-star Rose Leslie, whom he married in 2018,\u2064 and their two young children. However, he admits that even \u2063in these precious moments, his \u2064restless mind sometimes gets the better of him. &#8220;My head wants to go to every other thing in the room at once,&#8221; he confessed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILY WIRE\u200d APP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200bHow did\u2062 social media contribute to the decline of Kit Harington&#8217;s mental health<\/h2>\n<p><span>  D interview with GQ Australia, Harington discussed the psychological\u2062 toll that fame can take on an individual.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Harington admitted that \u200cthe \u200cimmense popularity of &#8220;Game of \u200bThrones&#8221; had a\u200d significant impact on his mental health. He explained that being thrust into the spotlight at such a \u2062young age with little prior experience in handling fame \u200bwas overwhelming. The constant scrutiny and \u200battention from the media and fans led to feelings of anxiety and self-doubt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The actor \u2064spoke about the pressure \u200che felt to\u2063 live up to the expectations \u2063of fans who idolized his character, \u200cJon Snow. Harington expressed his frustration with his inability to separate himself from the character \u2062and the weight of the responsibility that came with\u2063 it. He described this as \u2064a form of imposter syndrome, where he constantly questioned his own abilities and whether he deserved the \u2063success he had achieved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Harington highlighted the impact of social media on his mental well-being. He opened\u2064 up about his \u2064struggle with obsessively reading online comments and feeling personally attacked \u2062by negative feedback. The actor acknowledged that he became too preoccupied\u200c with what others thought of him, leading to a decline in his \u200bmental\u200c health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In discussing his decision to seek therapy,\u200b Harington \u200cemphasized the \u2063importance of taking care of one&#8217;s \u2063mental health. He stressed the \u2063need for open \u2064conversations and destigmatization surrounding mental \u200bhealth\u200d issues. The actor acknowledged that seeking \u200btherapy was a necessary step for him to regain control over his emotional well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Harington&#8217;s vulnerability and honesty have resonated with many individuals who \u2063also struggle with the psychological impact of fame. His willingness \u2064to share his personal\u200c experiences serves as a reminder that fame does not shield individuals from emotional \u2064struggles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is crucial to acknowledge that celebrities, like anyone else, can face\u2064 mental health challenges. The glamour and success associated with fame \u200doften overshadow the difficulties that come with it. Harington&#8217;s story sheds\u200b light on these hidden struggles and encourages a \u2064more compassionate understanding of the toll that fame can take.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Furthermore, Harington&#8217;s honesty highlights the impact of social media on\u2063 mental health. The constant exposure to online criticism \u200cand the pressure to live up to societal standards can have severe consequences on an individual&#8217;s well-being. It serves as\u2062 a reminder for society to be more mindful of their words and actions, both online and offline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In conclusion, Kit Harington&#8217;s revelation about the psychological toll of fame brings attention to an often \u2063overlooked \u2063aspect of celebrity life. It serves as a call for society to recognize \u2062and support individuals who are struggling with the heavy burden \u2063of fame. Through \u2062open conversations and a shift in societal attitudes, we can create a more\u200d compassionate and understanding environment for those in\u200c the public eye.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Game of Thrones\u201d actor Kit Harington, 37, opened up about the psychological impact of fame on his life. He revealed his struggle with alcohol dependency during his time on the popular HBO series. 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