Scott Thomas, 37, best known for his appearance on Love Island and as the brother of soap stars Adam and Ryan Thomas, has opened up about his diagnosis with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and a stint in rehabilitation. The reality star shared his struggles on the podcast At Home With The Thomas Bros.
He revealed that his OCD manifested in intrusive fears, saying, 'If I didn’t tap something a certain amount of times, I thought someone was going to die.' He described repeatedly telling himself, 'Everything’s okay,' to manage the anxiety.
Scott admitted he was initially reluctant to discuss his OCD, fearing judgment after previously disclosing his battles with alcohol and gambling. However, he now believes his issues may be linked to being neurodivergent, possibly with ADHD.
To address his condition, Scott checked into Hale Priory for cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). He explained, 'I was in ... to get rid of my OCD. It was that bad that I couldn’t sleep in the middle of the night.' He added that he still struggles daily, checking his room three times before bed.
In earlier revelations, Scott spoke about losing large sums of money under the influence of alcohol and a gambling addiction. He recalled being arrested several times for drunk and disorderly behaviour, describing a decade-long cycle of alcohol, drugs, and gambling.
