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Zach Bryan Says He Is Nearly Two Months Sober, Seeks Therapy for Panic Attacks

He describes a Seattle parking-lot realization after a 20-day motorcycle trip as the turning point.

Overview

  • The 29-year-old detailed the update in a Nov. 18 Instagram post, calling his past drinking a toxic coping mechanism.
  • He reported “earth-shattering” panic attacks and paralyzing anxiety tied to online harassment, friends’ medical crises, and a grueling tour schedule.
  • Bryan connected his struggles to the shift from a decade in the Navy to sudden celebrity, which he says had lasting effects.
  • He said his family backed his decision and cited talks about health and the future with girlfriend Samantha Leonard.
  • The self-reported progress was shared publicly after a year of scrutiny, including a breakup with Brianna LaPaglia and a confrontation with Gavin Adcock.