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GoT's Kit Harington checks into treatment facility

Reports emerged that Game Of Thrones' Kit Harington checked into a rehab facility.
Game Of Thrones star Kit Harington has checked into a 'wellness retreat' to 'work on some personal issues'. Photo: Getty

Game Of Thrones actor Kit Harrington is taking time out from the spotlight to work on some "personal issues" at a "wellness retreat", his spokesperson has confirmed.

"Kit has decided to utilise this break in his schedule as an opportunity to spend some time at a wellness retreat to work on some personal issues,” said the representative.

The statement came after it was reported the 32-year-old star had checked into a facility shortly before the final episode of the fantasy drama series - in which he shot to fame playing Jon Snow - aired earlier this month.

Kit is said to have been at luxury Connecticut health retreat Prive-Swiss for almost a month to tackle stress and alcohol use after the ending of the show "really hit him hard".

A source told the New York Post newspaper's Page Six column: "The end of 'GoT' really hit Kit hard ...

"He realised, 'This is it -- this is the end', it was something they had all worked so hard on for so many years. He had a moment of, 'What next?'

The actor plays Jon Snow on Game Of Thrones. Photo: HBO
The actor plays Jon Snow on Game Of Thrones. Photo: HBO
Back in January 2018 footage emerged of a 'drunk' Kit being kicked out of bar. Photo: Mega
Back in January 2018 footage emerged of a 'drunk' Kit being kicked out of bar. Photo: Mega

"He's in the clinic predominantly for stress and exhaustion and also alcohol."

The insider said the British actor has the full support of his wife, former co-star Rose Leslie.

The clinic costs over $120,000 a month, and the actor has been spending time there undergoing psychological coaching, practicing mindful meditation, and cognitive behavioural therapy.

But Kit isn't confined to the facility and has been seen by local Connecticut residents heading to the gym and a book store.

The star recently admitted he had a "full-on breakdown" after filming his final scenes for the show.

Kit pictured with wife Rose Leslie in April this year. Photo: Getty
Kit pictured with wife Rose Leslie in April this year. Photo: Getty

"My final day of shooting, I felt fine ... I felt fine ... I felt fine ... then I went to do my last shots and started hyperventilating a bit ...Then they called 'wrap' and I just f***ing broke down,” he told Esquire.

“It was this onslaught of relief and grief about not being able to do this again."

With additional reporting by Bang Showbiz.

If you are concerned about the mental health of yourself or a loved one, seek support and information by calling Lifeline on 13 11 14, Mensline on 1300 789 978, or Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800.

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