World news – UK – Tom Fletcher Health: McFly’s bout of depression and an eating disorder

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Married to Giovanna, who is starring in Im A Celeb this year. . . Get Me Out of Here! , Tom will appear in an ITV documentary – along with his band mates – about their experience in the spotlight..

Rise to stardom in 2004, with hits like « 5 Colors In Her Hair », Tom was cast in the public eye at the age of 19.

After eight years on the line, the popular boy band published an autobiography titled Things Unspecified. . . Our story.

“I wanted to lose weight,” he admits. «  But instead of doing it the sensible way, I pretty much stopped eating.

« I would go to Starbucks and order a Frappuccino and Berry Pie and that was me today. It was obsessive and very unhealthy.

Now a father of three – to boys Buzz, Max and Buddy – the 35-year-old has admitted to being a parent who « changed everything ».

Speaking about « Loose Women » on ITV in June 2016, he said: « As a father, you realize that it’s not about you anymore. ».

“I think all the cliches are true. It changes everything you do and you realize why you are doing it, and who you are doing it.

However, Tom recalled his worst moments while speaking to Heatworld when he opened up to talking about his depression..

“I had a terrible time with depression,” he said. « For a long time I didn’t know what it was.

Once he realized his mental health was suffering, Tom reached out for support.

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“It was really a defining moment in my life,” he revealed. “It was very important that I go talk to someone. This really changed my life.

“If you are confused, tense, or feeling depressed, the first and most challenging part is realizing yourself and telling someone about it..

Urged: “This is the first and most important step. Talk to someone, whether it’s your partner, a family member, or a professional.

The NHS added that depression symptoms occur « most of the day, every day for more than two weeks. ».

« It is one of the main treatments for mild depression. You can also benefit from “self-help books” and “online cognitive behavioral therapy”..

Talk therapy can be helpful, and you can refer yourself directly to the NHS Psychotherapy Service (IAPT) – click here.

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