Actor Orlando Bloom has revealed about the strange accident he had at the age of 19.
The actor, best known for his roles in the “Lord of the Rings” and “Pirates of the Caribbean” film series, revealed that after falling from a rooftop terrace, he was told he would never walk again.
Bloom would later leave the hospital on crutches but spent the next several months going through a difficult and exhausting recovery process that had a negative impact on his mental health.
The actress urged her followers to support those struggling with mental health issues and told them that things can still get better.
Read on to learn more.
Doctors Say Orlando Bloom May Never Walk Again
In honor of World Mental Health Day, which is marked on October 10, the actor took to Instagram to reflect on the tragic injuries he suffered in his last year as a teenager. Bloom, at the time, fell several stories from a window while climbing a rooftop terrace with friends when a drain pipe he was scaling collapsed.
Although the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star was lucky to survive the fall, the aftermath was not so good. He had to reconcile himself to the thought that he might never walk again because of the effects of the injury.
“When I was in the hospital, I was told for the first four days that I might never walk again,” the “Lord of the Rings” alum said, per E! “That was really the beginning of a long and painful journey for me to recognize and understand some of the patterns that had been going on in my life that caused me to have so many accidents.”
‘Dark Times’
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Fortunately for Bloom, the initial prognosis did not hold true, as she was able to leave the hospital with the aid of crutches in almost two weeks. However, the next few months of his life were quite harrowing and took a huge toll on him both physically and mentally.
“I would say the months after fall are a pretty dark time,” he added. “As someone who has always been very active in my life, it suddenly felt limited, and I was in a lot of pain.”
During the recovery process, the actor had to do a lot of self-reflection, which helped him organize the kind of life he wanted to lead.
“I would say that for me, the injury created time and space for me to look at my life, to recognize what is good and great in my life,” said the UNICEF Goodwill ambassador. “And the fact that I had this recovery and then built it into the way I lived my life.”
Orlando Bloom Shares Advice About Mental Health
Elsewhere in the clip, the actor discusses a significant mental health problem— the absence of any obvious symptoms. He went on to say that such moments may be turning points towards something positive. “Mental health is so challenging because it’s invisible,” shares Bloom. “There is always an opportunity for you to turn pain, whether physical or mental, into good and great fortune in your life.”
The actor also told his listeners that there is a lot that can be done to help those with mental health problems. He noted that basic check-in can be a method for people to open up when things get tough.
“It’s very important to reach out to people, talk to people, find someone,” added the actor. “To create the possibility of communication that leads to transformation and change.”
Fans Thank Orlando Bloom For Sharing His Story
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Bloom’s video has gotten nearly a hundred thousand likes since it hit the headlines. Fans also took to the comments section to thank the actor for sharing his story with the world.
One fan said, “The story you have to tell. You are an inspiration to others. What you have gone through to become what you have become is amazing. Good.
Another follower commented, “Amazing interview from [Orlando Bloom]. Medical trauma is real and can have lasting effects. I have also had a near death experience and it can affect mental health. Thank you Orlando for opening up and sharing your story.”
Another fan commented, “thank you for bringing light to mental health and sharing your story, you are truly blessed and amazing.”
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