Millie Mackintosh revealed she started taking medication during lockdown after becoming 'more anxious than ever'.
The Made In Chelsea star opened up about having anxiety and how the coronavirus lockdown made it 'consume her thoughts'.
In an honest Instagram post, the 33-year-old said she went to therapy where it was suggested she start a 'low dose of medication'.
She said: “I have had anxiety most of my life and found helpful tools (to) manage it.
“However, since lockdown & becoming a mother my anxiety (particularly social anxiety) really started to take over, consuming my thoughts leading me to feeling trapped.
“I engaged with therapy, to try and understand where the anxiety stems from, which meant visiting some painful experiences from my teenage years in (the) hope it would release some of the association and anxiety, Instead I found it really triggering & became more anxious than ever.”
She went on to explain how, after discussions with her therapist, she was put on a low dose of medication whilst 'continuing talk therapy'.
"Although I knew this was the best decision, I found it difficult to admit to myself & to my family that I needed this kind of help," she said.
"I would always encourage and support friends and family in their own mental health journey but I guess it’s different when you are the one in need.
After a few months of medication, alongside regular exercise and sleep, the reality star said she was feeling “so much better, lighter”.
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She added: “I can focus on being the best version of myself for my girls & Hugo without my anxiety stealing the joy from what should have been happy moments.
“I’m more in control & like myself again!”
Millie ended the post with: "As a side note medication is not the answer for everyone, this is just my experience.
"Ultimately what I want you to take away from this is that it’s ok to ask for help, that whatever you’re going through, however you’re feeling, you’re not alone & there is help out there."
Fans were in awe over her honesty and took to the comment section to praise her.
Many thanked her for sharing her experiences as it will 'help others' while others 'wished her all the best.
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