Strictly star's horrifying photo of ‘lowest moment' as he reveals he's been sober for a year
The 51-year-old retired athlete took to
today to mark one year of sobriety after admitting he needed four or five drinks to become relaxed in any social situation.
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Iwan Thomas has revealed why he's given up drinking
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He said he's a better dad without alcohol in his life
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Those drinks then escalated into downing shots and wild nights that led to
periods
of hangxiety and
depression
.
"But at the moment it's how I'm choosing to live and if I'm honest I think it makes me a better person. I'm in no way trying to tell people how to live their lives, all I'm saying is I'm proud of myself…"
In a video filmed at his home, Iwan said that while he didn't view himself as having an
alcohol
problem, he drank for acceptance and not pleasure.
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He admitted he missed drinking, but that he preferred the man he is without it and that it also made him a better dad.
The final slide of his post showed him passed out on the floor beside a toilet.
Alcoholism campaigner Calum Best said: "Really good video this."
One follower wrote: "This is everything…..you don't have to have a 'problem' with drink to want to remain sober, it's about being & feeling a better person."
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A second said: "Yes my man! incredible and i hope you continue with it! nothing beats feeling great! legend! you've got it."
A third posted: "Great stuff Iwan! So honest of you and should be great advice for many."
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Championship
gold in the 1997 4x400m relay, a silver in the same event at the Olympics in 1996 and individual gold in the 1998 European and
Commonwealth
Games.
He's starred in reality shows like Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity
Hunted
since retiring with injury in 2006.
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The Welshman became a father for the third time last year when his youngest son Bowie was born. He also has sons Dougie, six, and Teddy, three, with his longtime partner.
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Iwan is a former World Champion and Olympic silver medallist
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