AJ McLean is heading into his second year of sobriety feeling refreshed and rejuvenated after prioritizing his mental health.
While openly discussing his journey and the choices he made to become and stay sober, the Backstreet Boys singer shared that he underwent a week of intensive outpatient treatment to improve his mental health.
AJ McLean’s ‘Grand’ Life Was Helped By The Ten Weeks He Spent In A Mental Health Care Program
Although McLean’s addiction to alcohol and drugs began more than 20 years ago, the famous artist made the decision to get sober in late 2019. Since then, the 45-year-old has spoken candidly about his journey, including his struggles, triumphs, and ongoing adventures .
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In his latest update, the “I Want It That Way” hitmaker exclusively told PEOPLE that while life is going well for him, his journey to sobriety is an ongoing process. In his words:
“This coming Tuesday, I will have been sober for two years, so life is great right now. It never gets easier, but it just becomes part of the mind that works. You need to make it a daily thing whether you attend meetings or not.
Explaining how she gets through the day, the “Stop Playing Games” singer revealed that she talks to her sponsors and “the people at [the] program every day.”
Another tip that has helped him maintain momentum is entering an intensive outpatient program for mental health after the end of the Backstreet Boys ‘DNA World Tour’ in May. Speaking about the program held in Arizona and lasting ten weeks, McLean stated:
“I knew I had a window of time, so I said, ‘you know what? I have to do some internal work. The sobriety thing is good. I have to go back and do some digging.’ Ten weeks of my life, I’m so grateful for it. It was totally worth it.”
Just last month, the father-of-one admitted to being independent while being in the “best shape” of his life. He said at the time:
“I’m trying to make sure my feet are planted in this program. I’ve battled with self-esteem issues my whole life, and I’ve learned a lot. My patience is the strongest it has ever been. I am in the best shape of my life, mentally, physically, [and] spiritually. I’m actually very happy and I love it, and I don’t want to lose it. I want to keep growing — growing with my wife and kids and myself.”
Backstreet Boyz Singer Undergoes Surgery Earlier This Year
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In addition to marking his second year of sobriety, McLean has also recovered from hernia surgery. The dancer – who has landed in hospital a week after news of his split from wife, Rochelle Deanna, emerged – updated fans on his health on Instagram.
In her initial update, she posted an image showing her wearing a nose mask, hospital gown and headband. “Well it’s surgery time. Bye bye hernia! Wish me luck. ?,” he wrote under the photo.
In a subsequent post, which came a day after surgery, the “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” actress uploaded three photos showing off her scars. She started with a close-up selfie of her scowling at the camera while resting her head, covered in a pink beanie, on a pillow.
For the next shot, the dancer kept her pout and posed in front of a mirror holding up her long-sleeved black shirt to highlight her surgical scars. He wrote in the caption:
“Well after the op I was in a lot of pain but hopefully they get me right. Lots of bed rest and movies in my future. Night everyone. Thank you for the prayers. I appreciate them all.”
Without prompting, McLean’s fans expressed their concern for his well-being in the comments section, with one asking, “hope you have someone to watch you post the op,” and another advising, “I’m so glad everything is going well. , get lots of rest and take it easy -lahan, get well soon @aj _mclean and take care ❤️❤️❤️❤️.”
“Praying for a speedy recovery and you start feeling pain free soon, don’t overdo anything just relax and enjoy the rest,” added a second Instagram user.
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