Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has won support from friends and followers after opening up about her recent struggles with mental health.
The actress and reality star took to Instagram to explain why she has taken a break from social media over the past few months, telling fans that she took the time off after suffering side effects from medication.
Flanagan began by sharing a photo of herself smiling for the camera and giving a peace sign. “So basically I was really struggling with my mental health in December and January. Over Christmas I wasn’t really feeling well in my head and I actually didn’t feel that good. It wasn’t like when I took my kids there for New Year’s. ”
The actress then went on to prepare for a theater tour, “to better cope with being a working single mother of three children,” and to prepare to split from fiancé Scott Sinclair in 2022. He explained that he decided to take medicine. .
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Unfortunately, Ms. Flanagan had a “very bad reaction” to the medication and became psychotic just days before rehearsals began, forcing her to withdraw from the performance.
“Sadly, I just wasn’t mentally healthy enough to do it,” she explained. She said: “It was heartbreaking because I have been a professional actress all my life, but I needed to stay home and feel better for myself and my children.”
Flanagan later reassured fans that she is now doing better thanks to therapy and support from her parents.
“The therapy is great now and I feel so happy,” she added. “I feel like I’ve been working on myself some pretty hard things, but I feel lighter now… Send me love and be kind.”
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Flanagan’s friends and followers were quick to praise her for not only offering support but also speaking openly about her mental health.
Carol Vorderman wrote: “Sending so much love to your little meerkat angel,” while Corrie’s Lucy Fallon commented: “So much love xxxxx.”
Brooke Vincent added: “So glad you’re back,” with a heart emoji. “Please give me lots of love xx.”
If you are affected by the issues raised in this article, organizations such as the NHS, Samaritans (116 123) or Mind (0300 123 3393) can provide support. Readers in the United States are encouraged to visit mentalhealth.gov.
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