Ben Affleck’s friends have reportedly grown concerned that the actor may be slipping back into his bad habits during a challenging stretch in his personal and professional life. Sources reveal that when Affleck faces intense pressure, he tends to retreat into routines involving heavy caffeine intake and fast food consumption, raising alarms among those closest to him. This resurgence of old behaviors is causing distress about how these habits might be affecting his well-being and daily routine.
Stress and Lifestyle Choices Impacting His Daily Life
According to a source speaking to OK Magazine, these habits have intensified beyond previous patterns.
“Whenever Ben is under pressure, he tends to fall back on comfort eating and endless caffeine, but this time it’s on another level,”
the source explained. Formerly reported to have maintained five years of sobriety, there are new fears that Affleck could be at risk of returning to alcohol use. The source added,
“Those close to him feel the habits have crept back in so strongly that they’re starting to define his day-to-day life, which is deeply concerning.”
Concerns Extend to Smoking and Physical Health
The source also highlighted the toll these habits are taking on Affleck’s physical health, emphasizing his current patterns of chain-smoking and excessive coffee consumption.
“He’s chain-smoking, fueling himself with coffee from morning until night, and doing almost no physical activity. At his age, it’s not something you can shrug off, and people around him can see the toll it’s starting to take,”
the source said. These revelations come amid heightened public attention on Affleck’s career challenges, his divorce from Jennifer Lopez, and co-parenting efforts with Jennifer Garner.
Recent Sightings Amplify Friends’ Fears
Recently, Ben Affleck was seen driving past Jennifer Garner’s residence in Los Angeles, where he appeared well-dressed yet was reportedly smoking a cigarette inside his matte black BMW, as noted by the Daily Mail. This sighting has intensified concerns among his friends, who fear that the demands from both his personal relationships and public life continue to weigh heavily on him. As the pressures mount, those close to Affleck hope he finds healthier ways to cope, recognizing the long-term effects these bad habits could have on his health and stability.
