Colton Haynes: Former ‘Teen Wolf’ Star Says ‘Terminal Anxiety’ Prompted Break From Television

Former “Teen Wolf” star Colton Haynes says “terminal anxiety” is what prompted him to take a break from television.

The 27-year-old tells Entertainment Weekly in an interview published Thursday that he asked to step away from MTV’s “Teen Wolf” and the CW’s “Arrow,” on which he had a recurring role, because he cared more about his “mental and physical health” than his career.

Haynes tells the magazine his anxiety was compounded in January when a reply to a blog comment was taken as him coming out. He says he’s gay, but had never publicly spoken about his sexuality.

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He says he checked into rehab for anxiety and was frequently in the hospital over the next three months.

Haynes says he’s happy and healthy now and open to a return to his “Arrow” role.