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Siddharth Mallya marks 8 years sober amid OCD anxiety

Siddharth Mallya marks 8 years sober amid OCD anxiety
Vijay Mallya's son Siddharth marks 8 years of sobriety, opens up about his battle with OCD and anxiety · livemint.com

Siddharth Mallya is an actor whose dad is a famous businessman.

A long time ago, he used to drink alcohol.

But the drinks made his OCD and anxiety much worse the next day.

He wasn't an alcoholic, but he still decided to stop drinking to feel better.

Now, eight years have passed, and he has not had a drink that whole time.

He shared this happy news on Instagram with a video message.

He told people they have the power to change their lives if they want it badly enough.

Many people said his story inspired them, and he said he is "not a superhero."

Doctors have also found that alcohol can make sad and worried feelings stronger over time.

That's why choosing to live without it can help people feel healthier.

Key facts

Person
Siddharth Mallya
Age
39 years old
Milestone
8 years of sobriety
Reason for quitting
Severe anxiety linked to OCD (not alcohol addiction)
Platform
Instagram
Family
Son of businessman Vijay Mallya
Profession
Actor
Supporting research
Study on NIH's PMC platform links alcohol to worsened depression and anxiety

Quotes

Siddharth Mallya

Actor and son of businessman Vijay Mallya, public advocate for mental health

“For those of you who don't know my story, I wasn't an alcoholic or anything like that. I just had OCD, so whether I had one drink or 10 drinks a night, the anxiety levels the next day were way off the scale.”
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