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Former Love Island star shares battle with anxiety and depression

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Former Love Island star Siânnise Fudge has opened up on her private experience of having had anxiety and depression resulting in severe weight loss and mood swings.

The Bristolian took part in the sixth season of ITV's dating contest, where she and Luke Trotman became runners-up. In a recent Instagram post, Fudge shared her story hoping to help those struggling with their mental health.

"I feel I have a responsibility to share this because somehow it might help one of you and that's all I want from this," Fudge wrote yesterday (July 3).

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"To give anyone suffering the belief that you can overcome your obstacles in life. This time last year I was suffering with anxiety and depression behind closed doors. This resulted in me having insomnia, extreme mood swings and losing two stone in weight.

"I was insecure, lost all my confidence and I lacked love within myself. I couldn't bare to look at myself in the mirror because I didn't recognise myself both physically and mentally. I completely lost myself and I wasn't sure who I was as a person anymore."

Fudge also shared that having her body scrutinised on social media took a toll on her, but she managed to ask for professional help.

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"I was lost, depressed and unhealthy, but somehow I developed the strength to work on myself. I turned every negative comment into fuel and motivation to get better and today I stand here, healed with a healthy mind and a happy heart.

"I feel beautiful, confident and I love my body now more than ever. I never understood mental health until I experienced it myself and how important it is. I urge everybody to be kind because you never know what someone is going through, everyone has a story."

After her post resonated with her followers, the reality TV star took to her Instagram Stories where she broke down in tears saying that she had been hesitant to share her journey.

"When I look at that picture, I'm just so proud of myself for how far I've come because, honestly, it was the worst thing ever," Fudge added.


If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, organisations who can offer support include Samaritans on 116 123 (www.samaritans.org) or Mind on 0300 123 3393 (www.mind.org.uk). Readers in the US are encouraged to visit mentalhealth.gov.

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