Inbetweeners Star Gets Recovery From Alcohol & Love Addiction. School of Rock Bottom 1: David Schaal

[TW//Alcoholism, Love Addiction, Drug Use, Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts] I'm delighted to welcome actor David Schaal, best known for playing Jay’s Dad in The Inbetweeners and Taffy in The Office. David has an amazing career but has had to survive huge mental health challenges in his life including anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, love addiction and alcoholism. David expertly takes us through the causes and conditions of these dark moments and then shows us exactly how he turned it all around. David also talks candidly about the entertainment industry and shares words of wisdom for anyone pursuing any career path. I couldn't think of anyone better to kick off this podcast! Thank you, David.  If you've been affected by any of the issues discussed on today's episode please contact MIND on 0300 1233393 or email: [email protected] David also recommends contacting The Samaritans via phone on 116 123 and if you are worried about your drinking the AA helpline number is 0800 9177650 and the email is [email protected]     Topics -  0:00 Intro 3:15 David's rock bottom 4:30 Reaching out for help 5:20 Struggling with alcoholism as a young man 8:30 Seeking therapy 9:30 Love addiction 12:24 Denial and coming to AA 15:08 Cross addiction 19:01 Where does your strength come from? 22:39 Anxiety 24:47 Depression 26:40 Death & trauma 28:23 How performing arts saved David 31:25 What to do in-between jobs 32:35 How to deal with auditions and rejection 39:15 What advice do you have for anyone feeling anxious, depressed or suicidal?    This podcast is not for profit and my goal is to break even. To help me make more episodes, please donate here. Thank you!   https://bit.ly/3kSucAs   Follow Oliver -   Instagram - https://bit.ly/3IemHLY Twitter - http://bit.ly/3GQYj2l   Facebook - http://bit.ly/3w8S1Gx   LinkedIn - http://bit.ly/3kp4ymC  TikTok - https://bit.ly/3YGLsYm YouTube - https://bit.ly/3YOVoyn  Follow David -  Instagram - http://bit.ly/3ZJZMQJ   Twitter - http://bit.ly/3QNntDs  Listen or watch on:   YouTube - https://bit.ly/3YOVoyn Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3Z0Pr1r Apple - https://apple.co/41IrJt4 or search 'School of Rock Bottom' where you listen to your podcasts.