Jake Lloyd has given followers an replace on his well being.

The previous baby actor, greatest recognized for portraying younger Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace, is making strides in his restoration following a severe episode in March 2023.

After finishing an 18-month keep at a Southern California inpatient psychological well being facility, Lloyd instructed journalist Clayton Sandell, who reported on his psychological well being for Scripps Information final 12 months, that he's feeling "fairly good" now that he's at a brand new rehabilitation facility that enables him to return and go each time he needs.

"I can now settle for taking over continued remedy and remedy and my meds," he mentioned. "Everybody's been very supportive."

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Lloyd's mom, Lisa Lloyd, had beforehand instructed Scripps Information that the actor had skilled "a full-blown psychotic break" in 2023 after being recognized with schizophrenia and anosognosia, because the latter situation prevented him from recognizing the signs of the previous.

Now, Lloyd appears to be steadily enhancing, telling Sandell that he thinks one has to hit "all-time low" as a way to "actually participate in remedy, actually take your meds, and actually reside together with your analysis."

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Lisa Lloyd can also be optimistic about her son's restoration. "Jake's really getting so significantly better than he was," she mentioned. "It's an enormous aid for me and the remainder of his household. We're all simply thrilled that he's doing in addition to he’s, and that he's working actually arduous at it. We recognize that."

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The actor, who retired from onscreen performing in 2001, mentioned "good issues" are arising from his remedy. "I don't have the time for feeling risky," he defined. "It is extremely a lot a cushion."

Sandell additionally reported that Lloyd has been maintaining his Star Wars fandom by enjoying beloved video video games like The Previous Republic and The Power Unleashed. "I wish to play The Power Unleashed II," he mentioned. "I simply beat the primary one."

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Regardless of persistent rumors, Lloyd mentioned his interactions with Star Wars devotees have been overwhelmingly optimistic. "The expertise I've had with the followers is instantly therapeutic," he mentioned within the new interview. "Proper now, it's nonetheless therapeutic. It's useful for individuals and wholesome. It isn't one thing I'd draw back from."

He added, "I actually do recognize the time that's been taken on us."

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