Paul Anderson opened up about dealing with his struggles when he took to social media to open up about his grief on Thursday night.
The Peaky Blinders star, 46, has recently raised concerns from friends after they expressed concern that the troubled star appeared to be on a “downward spiral”.
And now the actor admitted his struggles as he encouraged his followers to reach out to each other and overcome their problems together.
Speaking in a reflective Instagram clip, he confessed that he had been struggling that day when he began: ‘Like you, look inside yourself. Find it for yourself, overcome the struggles, the tribulations, the pain that you are feeling.
‘Because there is no history without struggle. Take it from me. I have fought and I fight today, the same way you do.’
Peaky Blinders star Paul Anderson admitted he is “struggling today” and detailed the “pain” on his Instagram on Thursday, after friends expressed concern that the troubled actor is on a “downward spiral.”
The Peaky Blinders star, 46, has recently sparked concern from friends after they expressed that the troubled star appeared to be on a “downward spiral” (pictured in May).
Asking his fans to help each other, he continued: “And we deal with it.” If I can help you deal with your struggles, let’s do it together. Let’s make this the first of many conversations, since you can’t do it alone. Need help.
‘I’ll tell you this one more thing. You can help others and in turn that will help you. It’s called service.
‘So turn around, my friend, find someone else who is also suffering and, no matter how difficult it may be for you, help them. As you will see, it will help you more, whether you believe it or not.’
And he concluded: ‘Remember this. We are amazing. You are amazing.’
Paul also shared a heartfelt message earlier this week when He talked about being “insecure” and not “believing” in himself throughout his successful career.
The popular actor, best known for his role as gangster Arthur Shelby Jr in the BBC drama, said in the clip: “Dissatisfaction with one’s own talent is the fundamental quality of a true artist.” This is a statement from a writer named Chekhov.
“So if you have doubts, welcome to the club, because I can’t act.” And every time I do it, I expect them to tap me on the shoulder and say, “Sorry son, you’re in the wrong game, go home.”
It comes after Paul was teased that he will appear in new film Peaky Blinders, which begins filming in September, after he shared an image of the script on social media.
The actor admitted his struggles and encouraged his fans to reach out to each other and overcome their problems together.
He continued: ‘And we deal with it. If I can help you deal with your struggles, let’s do it together. Let’s make this the first of many conversations, since you can’t do it alone. Need help’
It comes after Paul was teased that he will appear in new film Peaky Blinders, which begins filming in September, after he shared an image of the script on social media.
He posted it with the defiant caption: ‘Just when I thought I was out…’ – a famous quote from Michael Corleone from the Godfather series when he realizes he can’t escape his life as a mafia boss.
However, last month His friends told MailOnline they were worried he wouldn’t be ready when filming on the film began in September.
Paul’s wrinkled appearance and emaciated body have worried fans who say he is a shadow of his formidable, sharp-suited character, Arthur Shelby, brother of Birmingham mob leader Tommy.
It comes just months after he was caught with crack cocaine after a day in the pub. He was also found to have amphetamines, as well as diazepam and pregabalin.
One local shopkeeper, who considers Paul a friend, said: “It’s heartbreaking.” It is a disaster. But his erratic behavior is causing real problems. He often seems dazed and not with it.
He has had discussions with local people. She walks making a lot of noise.
‘We are all very worried. He had a big row in Tesco a few weeks ago.
‘He is living as if he were on another planet. She has been in public topless. She has a hard time walking.’
The friend added: ‘It’s a big concern. It seems out of control. It’s tragic.’
However, last month friends told MailOnline they were worried it wouldn’t be ready when filming on the film began in September (pictured with Cillian Murphy, who plays Tommy Shelby in the series).
He would play a pivotal role in any Peaky Blinders movie if he were involved, but his drug conviction in January and allegations of bad behavior on set could threaten his involvement.
Another said: ‘Slowly his appearance has been getting worse over the months. It really stands out in the area. It is awful.’
The photos taken in February raised alarm bells among fans and fellow actors.
Another local believes his condition has worsened since then.
They said: ‘It’s a real downward spiral. It has gotten worse in recent weeks.
In January it emerged that Paul was arrested after a drinker at his Hampstead premises told the pub manager he smelled drug fumes coming from the disabled toilet after the actor left on Boxing Day.
The actor was carrying a crack pipe but denied using it.
He would play a pivotal role in any Peaky Blinders movie if he were involved, but his drug conviction in January and allegations of bad behavior on set could threaten his involvement.
However, despite his fragility, there are signs that he has not lost hope of reprising the role that made him famous, and the actor responded to the support of his Instagram followers.
One commented on a post: ‘By order of The Peaky Blinders,’ to which Anderson replied: ‘Forever.’