Mental Illness Happy Hour #203 Oliver Sykes
Dec 12, 2014
Oliver Sykes, lead vocalist of Bring Me The Horizon, opens up about his tumultuous upbringing, sharing candid insights on parenting his parents amidst their struggles with addiction and mental illness. He reflects on his childhood experiences, including how early exposure to trauma shaped his emotional development. Oliver discusses the challenges of setting boundaries with his parents and the ongoing journey of self-compassion, revealing personal tools that aid his recovery, such as meditation and writing. Tune in for a journey through trauma, growth, and resilience.
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Understanding Repetition Of Hurt
- Paul realized his past sexual behavior was repeating patterns from being objectified and violated as a child.
- He found healing after publicly apologizing and speaking to survivors, which reduced shame and opened purpose-driven work.
Childhood Role Reversal
- Oliver describes raising himself to care for his mentally ill father, bringing him clothes and visiting him in New York City on weekends.
- He started drinking at age ten as an escape while trying to shoulder adult responsibilities beyond his skills.
First Drunk At Ten
- Oliver remembers his first drunk at age ten at Club Med, guzzling beer from a machine and quickly becoming the life of the party.
- Early substance use became a recurring weekend escape during his teens.
