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Although she has been sober for several years, Mimi Fiedler still describes herself as an alcoholic.
Because the actress constantly lives with the fear of a relapse.
Berlin – Alcohol addiction has long been considered a widespread disease in Germany.
According to statistics from the Federal Ministry of Health, around eight million people in this country consume alcohol “in a form that poses a health risk”.
The fact that beer, wine and cocktails are a must at almost every party in our society makes it extremely difficult for addicts to permanently break free of their addiction.
Mimi Fiedler (48) also had to go through this experience several times throughout her life.
In 2020, the actress spoke publicly about her alcohol problems for the first time - and even now the addiction is a constant companion.
It was only after several attempts that Mimi Fiedler got her alcohol addiction under control
It has been almost six years since Mimi Fiedler last consumed an alcoholic drink.
Before she finally got sober, the former “Tatort” actress suffered several relapses.
It was only last May that she felt the urge to resort to alcohol again, she reports to psychologist Stefanie Stahl (60) in a new episode of the podcast
“That's just how I am”
.
Fortunately, Fiedler was prevented from giving in to the pressure of addiction by her foster daughter Anna.
“I almost relapsed,” the TV star recalls in an interview.
“It was like a club hitting me from behind.
The drinking pressure was just back, like an uninvited guest,” she continues.
Mimi Fiedler will have to battle alcohol addiction throughout her life
Although she has had her addiction problems pretty well under control for a long time, Mimi Fiedler still describes herself as an alcoholic.
Because, as she explains in an interview with Stefanie Stahl, her addiction will probably accompany the native Croatian until the end of her life.
“I'm still addicted.
“I haven’t overcome my alcohol addiction,” Fiedler admits frankly.
Although she has been sober for several years, Mimi Fiedler still describes herself as an alcoholic.
Because the actress constantly lives with the fear of a relapse.
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With her honest words, she also wants to help other addicts find their way to an alcohol-free life.
Mimi Fiedler is understandably proud that she has gone through the difficult process herself and is still sober today.
“I achieved something really great,” she sums up happily.
The TV star has had difficult times: Mimi Fiedler woke up crying every morning after her marriage ended.
Sources used:
“That’s just how I am” podcast