Landon Barker, the son of drummer Travis Barker, got into drinking when his dad was hospitalized for pancreatitis in June of 2022. Landon, as someone who “always struggled” with OCD, ADHD and anxiety, explained that drinking would lead him to feel disassociated from his body.
“It kind of started with: I would drink, and then the day after, I would disassociate really bad, and that’s kind of how my habit of drinking a lot started. (…) It was like, oh, I’d feel better the second that I had a drink, and so yeah, it kind of just all started and it all kicked up really fast.”
But with the help of a strong support system which includes stepmom Kourtney Kardashian as well as his girlfriend Charli D’Amelio, Landon began getting help with his mental health, crediting therapy as being helpful.
Mental health is a continuous struggle and some days are harder than most. This compels some people to resort to self-medicate, which can most likely cause more problems down the road.
If you or someone you know is in need of help, you may reach out to Malaysian Mental Health Association at +603-27806803 or +6017-6133039.
*Cover image via Nico Cortez
