Note: The following article contains discussion of topics including suicide.
traitors Winner Harry Clarke revealed details of his past struggles with mental health and his drive to help others.
In an interview with mirrorHarry, a former army corporal, has told how his mental health struggles led to suicidal thoughts when he hit “rock bottom” two years ago.
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“Around the age of 21, I went through a terrible time. I was in the darkest place you can think of. There was a feeling of wanting to end everything. I was a pretty angry kid. But… The Army shaped my character and made me the man I am today.
“I started dealing with my emotions and learned to give myself time to be angry and sad. I started giving myself time limits to process my emotions. I started telling myself that I couldn’t waste my time getting angry or upset.”
Harry talked about how he came to “value life”, realizing the importance of time and not wanting to waste it. He became listened to by others in the Army, claiming, “All I want to do is help. It’s a lonely world and it’s easy to be blindsided by mental health.”
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After winning Series 2, traitors, Harry wants to help even more people. He is working with the Environment Agency to take part in the spring fishing license campaign, which he hopes will spread the benefits of fishing, which he has enjoyed since childhood.
“I enjoy being able to relax and escape from reality. It’s a great time to talk,” Harry explained. He revealed that he had many deep conversations with his best friend while fishing and had been dealing with his emotions.
Harry isn’t just touting mental health benefits. “Talking has led me to believe that symptoms appear,” he added.
“in front traitorsI would say [my best friend] I was going to get out of Slough and earn money for my family. I didn’t know what to do, but now I do. ”
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Divya Soni is a freelance news reporter at Digital Spy.
