In many of his acting roles, Ethan was morbidly obese.
Butfood wasnt his only addiction.
He struggled withaddiction to drugs and alcohol as well.
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He went to rehab and lost hundreds of pounds and took control of his health.
Why Ethan Suplee Is Mentally Strong
Ethan is honest about the struggles he continues to have.
Despite the changes hes made to his behavior, he still struggles withnegative self-talk.
He talks openly about the fact that he has a hard time liking anything about himself.
But despite those struggles, he continues to work on keeping his self-destructive tendencies at bay.
But someones external behavior doesnt reveal anything about the internal battle theyre fighting.
So even when Ethan started going to the gym regularly,he says he hated himself.
And his workouts stemmed from his desire to punish himself and inflict pain.
Thats why building mental strength isnt just about changing your behavior.
It also involves learning skills to manage your thoughts and your emotions.
Ethan explains how he changed his behavior first.
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