Love Island's Jack Fincham has opened up about his battle with mental health after revealing he had anxiety but was too "embarrassed" to talk about it.
The reality star, who rose to fame after winning the hit dating show in 2018, is now urging his fans to talk to their friends and check in on people.
Speaking to Matt Johnson, the host of Movember’s In The Barber Chair Podcast, Jack said, “I used to take anti-depressants when I was 18.
"I used to have such bad anxiety. At the start, I didn’t know what to do – it was just an all-round panic.
“Back then I was a little bit embarrassed to say why I wasn’t going to work. I had time off work but I didn’t want to say why."
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2 of 17Zara McDermott and Adam Collard
Love Island 2018 fans thought that Geordie boy Adam Collard would never be tamed, after he made his way through four girls in the first few weeks... but that was until Zara walked in. Despite coupling up with another girl during his visit to Casa Amor, Adam expressed his feelings for Zara and even thought about leaving when she was dumped. Despite staying in the villa and kissing Darylle, Adam couldn't quite find the same spark he had with Zara.
3 of 17Zara McDermott and Adam Collard
After Adam was later dumped for the villa, he reunited with Zara and even told her he "loved" her during their interview with Caroline Flack on Love Island: Aftersun.Since then, both Adam and Zara have looked completely loved up and have attended a number of events together.
4 of 17Ellie Brown and Charlie Brake
After realising Dr Alex wasn't the right man for her, Geordie girl Ellie coupled up with Chelsea boy Charlie. After dating for a number of weeks in the villa, Charlie asked Ellie to be his girlfriend with a little help from the rest of the boys...However, just days later, the pair were dumped from the villa in a cruel twist which involved their fellow Islanders deciding their fate.
5 of 17Ellie Brown and Charlie Brake
The pair moved in together, with Ellie moving into Charlie's house in Chelsea. However, the pair split up in September 2018.
6 of 17Samira Mighty and Frankie Foster
It took weeks to find her man, but when Frankie walked into the Love Island villa as a late arrival, Samira was blown away by him. Fans were later left heartbroken for the West End performer when Frankie was dumped from the villa, leaving Samira completely devastated at the turn of events.
7 of 17Samira Mighty and Frankie Foster
However, after realising she wasn't going to find anybody else like him, Samira made the decision to quit the show and returned home to get her man. Unfortunately, Frankie was spotted hitting on girls on a night out and telling them that his relationship with Samira was 'fake', leading them to split in August 2018.
8 of 17Georgia Steel and Sam Bird
It was the romance that no Love Island fans saw coming, but when Georgia had her heart broken by Josh, Sam was ready with open arms to console the loyal 20-year-old. After getting to know each other for a number of days, the pair were going from strength to strength until a cruel twist made them decide between leaving the villa together or staying and splitting up. In a decision which wasn't understood by their fellow Islanders, Georgia and Sam decided to split up and remain in the villa, with bosses throwing in new faces for them to go on dates with.However, after realising they'd made the wrong decision, both Georgia and Sam refused to recouple with anybody else and were therefore dumped from the villa one week before the final.
9 of 17Georgia Steel and Sam Bird
Since leaving the show, Sam and Georgia moved in together in London, with Sam officially asking Georgia to be his girlfriend during a live interview on Good Morning Britain. Sadly, the pair split in October 2018 after Georgia spent the night at her ex-boyfriend's house - but claims she stayed in another room.
10 of 17Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer
They coupled up on day one, and despite Dani originally telling Jack she just wanted to stay friends, love soon blossomed between the pair.After growing stronger and stronger, the pair became an instant hit with fans and soon made their romance official in the villa.
11 of 17Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer
They were crowned the winners of Love Island 2018 and have since suggested they want to get married next year!
12 of 17Paul Knops and Laura Anderson
Despite not being an 'official' couple yet, Paul and Laura finished in second place behind Jack and Dani, and they have vowed to give their romance a chance outside of the villa. They certainly look happy together!
13 of 17Paul Knops and Laura Anderson
Sadly, their romance was not to be - and both parties said that as soon as they left the villa, the spark faded. They've both moved on, and Laura is now dating former Love Island star Max Morley.
14 of 17Wes Nelson and Megan Hanson-Barton
After kissing a number of frogs, Megan finally found her prince in 20-year-old Wes. Despite the little hiccup when Megan recoupled with Alex, leaving Wes on his own, the pair fought back and have since been loved up.
15 of 17Wes Nelson and Megan Hanson-Barton
After finishing the show in fourth place, Wes and Megan couldn't keep their hands off each other when they returned home to the UK.
16 of 17Josh Denzel and Kaz Crossley
After dumping Georgia Steel when his head was turned by new girl Kaz, the public turned on Josh. However, it was soon clear to see that the pair worked amazing together, complimenting each other in every way.After going 'official' in the villa, Josh and Kaz finished in third place.
17 of 17Josh Denzel and Kaz Crossley
They have since vowed to move in together and look happier than ever in photos!
The 28-year-old continued, “I used to fear something awful was going to happen, constantly. I’d go to bed feeling it and wake up feeling it.
“That brought the depression on, because I wondered when I would feel my normal again. It took me a good few years to get back on track.”
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Revealing he is now ok, the ex-boyfriend of Dani Dyer added, “From that experience I know always openly talk about it. I’ve learnt now to say to my mates: ‘How are you?’
“And sometimes they will say they have something on their mind. So I think it’s an important thing to check in with people.”
But he admits, “I wouldn’t change anything. I’m a big believer in everything happening for a reason. There’s stuff that wasn’t pleasant. There’s stuff that I probably should have thought about more. But it all builds who you are."