Sam told Billboard in 2017: "After the Oscars, I started going out too much, not respecting myself, drinking loads and smoking.
I wasn't looking after myself; I was going into a bit of a spiral. I'd lost contact with friends, with family. It wasn't good."
Sam has been facing criticism after being unfairly compared to Captain Tom, 99, who raised 18m for the NHS.
Trolls blasted the singer for opening up and his emotional difficulties in lockdown.
Most ignorant trolls also took the opportunity to misgender the singer, who uses the pronouns they and them.
One such unkind person said: "Sam Smith posted himself crying on social media for no ones gain but his own. Captain Tom has achieved the near impossible for nothing but to help the NHS. Captain Tom is still doing more for this country than someone who has the following to make a difference. Thats the point."
Another said: "In a world full of Sam Smith's, be Captain Tom."
But fans have urged thoughtless trolls to be kind.
One said: "Captain Tom is amazing, showing so much compassion for the NHS.. Maybe show a little for Sam Smith who clearly isnt coping too well like many of us. #BeKind"
Another said: "Whatever happened to #BeKind that everyone was preaching about last month?!?! Bunch of hypocritesFace with rolling eyes also Captain Tom Moore, you're doing brilliant sweetie. How about cheer him on instead of being a d*** and picking on others!!"
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