Star Wars' Also returned to screen in 1999. Ghost Threat Introducing viewers to Jake Lloyd, who plays Anakin. Young Skywalker While Hayden Christensen would reprise the role in later appearances. Lloyd eventually faded from the public eye. That changed when Last MarchHe and his mother Lisa revealed that he had been in rehab for nearly a year after suffering a mental illness. and was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.
Since then, Lloyd has “accepted my continued treatment, therapy and medication,” he said in a recent statement. interview With Clayton Sandell After recently completing 18 months of treatment, the actor said he was able to come to terms with his schizophrenia diagnosis. For many years, Lloyd suffered from cognitive deficits. which is a neurological condition that causes him to unconsciously deny his symptoms. Achieving such low goals allows for “good things” to happen, he continued, such as “faithfully engaging in treatment, my medicine, and living my diagnosis.”
Before last year The general assumption is the harsh criticism Lloyd received thereafter. Phantom The release contributed to his collapse, similar to the backlash against Jar Jar Binks that episode almost drove. Ahmed Best to commit suicide. At the time, his mother denied those claims. and revealed that her son's father had a history of schizophrenia. For you and the rest of the family Lloyd's development is considered “It's a big relief. He's doing so much better,” Lisa Lloyd added. “We're all so thrilled he's doing as well as he has. And he is working hard for it.”
Overall, Lloyd said he's feeling “pretty good” these days and said he really appreciates the support from fans. that he received in the past year His current public appearance is unknown. But it seems like he's still showing off his love. star wars: He tells Sandell he just watched it. Ahsoka and put in the time Star Wars: The Old Republic and original release power, and is looking to play a sequel. And even though he hasn't seen any of the latest movies, But he said he was “waiting for May 4th with my mom.”
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