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Wentworth Miller talks about his battle with depression and suicidal thoughts as he becomes "the subject of an Internet meme." It's a picture that shows his weight gain in 2010 when he "semi-retired from acting" and kept "a low-profile for a number of reasons."

"I was suicidal," the openly-gay actor explains. "Ashamed and in pain, I considered myself damaged goods. And the voices in my head urged me down the path to self-destruction." He adds, "It's a battle that's cost me time, opportunities, relationships, and a thousand sleepless nights."

It was "the lowest point in my adult life," he continues. "I was looking everywhere for relief/comfort/distraction. And I turned to food. It could have been anything. Drugs. Alcohol. Sex. But eating became the one thing I could look forward to. ... And I put on weight. Big f--king deal."

"Long story short, I survived. So do those pictures. I'm glad," Miller says. "Now, when I see that image of me in my red t-shirt, a rare smile on my face, I am reminded of my struggle. My endurance and my perseverance in the face of all kinds of demons. Some within. Some without."

However, he admits, "The first time I saw this meme pop up in my social media feed, I have to admit, it hurt to breathe. But as with everything in life, I get to assign meaning. And the meaning I assign to this/my image is Strength. Healing. Forgiveness. Of myself and others."

The "Prison Break" star concludes, "If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Reach out. Text. Send an email. Pick up the phone. Someone cares. They're waiting to hear from you."