Eddy Swims no longer relies on drugs and alcohol to numb his emotions. The “Lose Control” singer once feared sleep due to relentless nightmares, leading him to drown his struggles in partying rather than facing them. Now, after seeking therapy, he has developed a healthier relationship with alcohol and his mental well-being.
“I was drinking a whole lot. It was a lot of substance abuse, too,” he confessed to People magazine. “I was terrified of sleep because I was having these nightmares all the time. I did whatever it took to stay up and avoid facing my problems—constantly surrounding myself with people, partying too much, never being alone, never dealing with myself.” While he still enjoys the occasional drink, substances no longer serve as an emotional crutch. “I’m not using it to numb myself anymore,” he clarified. “Don’t get me wrong—I love my tequila and a Miller High Life. But it’s not a necessity. I don’t need something to dull my feelings. I’m not running away anymore.”
The 32-year-old artist (born Jaten Collin Dimsdale) is expecting his first child with partner Raiche Wright, who encouraged them to attend couples therapy before starting their family. “She said, ‘Look, we’re having a baby. I want us to communicate as well as possible, to make sure we’re bringing this child into the safest, sweetest home,'” he shared.
Eddy hopes his openness about therapy will help normalize conversations about mental health. “If something’s wrong with your arm or leg, you see a doctor. Why not do the same for your mind?” he questioned. “I wanted to open up the dialogue because there’s this generational idea that therapy is taboo or means you’re ‘crazy.’ But the truth is, everyone could benefit from it.”
His latest album, ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy, Part 2’, reflects his personal transformation since Part 1. “The first album came from a dark place—I was heartbroken, unhealthy spiritually, emotionally, physically, mentally,” he explained. “But while writing Part 2, I was healing. You can hear the unlearning of old habits in the music.” Now, with therapy, love, and a baby on the way, Eddy sees life differently. “I hope my journey shows that on the other side of heartbreak and chaos, there’s love, support, and family—if you just keep going and don’t let the pain destroy you.”
