Charlie Sheen recalls addiction battle, party…
Charlie Sheen is aware of it’s a miracle he’s alive.
The “Two and a Half Men” actor, 59, opened up about overcoming his addiction battle that practically killed him in People’s new cowl story printed Tuesday.
“You have to be willing,” he said, explaining that his 4 youngsters — Sami, 21, Lola, 20, and twins Max and Bob, 16 — have been the largest issue in his alternative to get sober in 2017.
Charlie Sheen in London in April 2019. Dave Benett/Getty Images for Annabel’s
Charlie Sheen attends 10 Most Exciting Faces Party in Hollywood, Calif. in 1987. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
“I keep a [mental list] of the worst, most shameful things I’ve done, and I can look at that in my head if I feel like having a drink,” Sheen added.
The “Spin City” alum, who overdosed once on cocaine in 1998 and went to rehab a number of instances before he achieved sobriety, admitted that he still struggles to forgive himself for his actions.
“Forgiveness is still an evolving thing,” he shared. “I still get what I call the ‘shame shivers.’ These are the moments that hit me, of the heinous memories and choices and consequences. They’re getting farther in between, so I guess that’s progress.”
Charlie Sheen and ex-wife Brooke Mueller with his 4 youngsters. Page Six
Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards with their two daughters. Charlie Sheen/Instagram
“What has been interesting about making amends is that most people have been like, ‘Hey yeah, we’re good man, but we hope you’ve also forgiven yourself,’” the actor added.
Sheen will open up more about his addiction in his debut memoir “The Book of Sheen,” out Sept. 9, and his two-part Netflix documentary “aka Charlie Sheen,” out Sept. 10.
Charlie Sheen’s new memoir, “The Book of Sheen.” AP
“It’s not about me setting the record straight or righting all the wrongs of my past,” he told People about releasing both initiatives concurrently.
“Most of my 50s were spent apologizing to the people I hurt,” Sheen recalled. “I also didn’t want to write from the place of being a victim. I wasn’t, and I own everything I did. It’s just me, finally telling the stories in the way they actually happened. The stories I can remember, anyway.”
Charlie Sheen in his new Netflix documentary. Courtesy of Netflix
Charlie Sheen in Netflix’s “aka Charlie Sheen.” Courtesy of Netflix
While reflecting on his partying days, Sheen admitted that he relied on medicine and alcohol out of worry he’d lose his fame and money.
“There was always that voice of doubt, that it was only a matter of time before it all went away, so to enjoy it as heartily as you can,” he said.
Charlie Sheen in New York City in 1984. Getty Images
Sheen additional recalled, “At my parties, I always said, ‘Park your judgement at the door. No pain in the bedroom. And no one can die. Those were good rules.”
Now eight years sober, the Emmy nominee admitted he in all probability wouldn’t survive if he acquired back into medicine.
Charlie Sheen and his brother, Emilio Estevez, at the “Stakeout” premiere in 1987. Getty Images
“Whether it’s true or not, I like to think the next hit would kill me,” he shared.
Furthermore, Sheen acknowledged that he doesn’t think about his long-awaited return to the highlight “a comeback.”
“I’m calling it a reset,” he explained. “I’m just living for the next moment, whatever that turns out to be.”
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