Former Love Island sensation Molly-Mae Hague has bravely revealed the depth of her mental health struggles, confessing she resorted to prescription medication to manage crippling anxiety that left her unable to sleep.
The 24-year-old influencer, who shares daughter Bambi with boxer Tommy Fury, opened up about the overwhelming pressure that led to her seeking medical help during an emotional podcast appearance.
The Breaking Point
"I've never suffered with anxiety in my life until the last six months," Molly-Mae disclosed, her voice filled with emotion. "It got to the point where I had to take medication for it because I couldn't sleep."
The PrettyLittleThing creative director described how the anxiety manifested physically, leaving her lying awake night after night with her "heart pounding out of her chest."
Parenting Pressures and Public Scrutiny
While Molly-Mae didn't pinpoint one specific cause, she hinted that the combination of new motherhood and relentless public scrutiny created a perfect storm for her mental health decline.
"I've never really spoken about this because I didn't want to draw attention to it or have people worry," she explained. "But it got really bad."
Finding Relief Through Medication
The social media star, who boasts millions of followers across platforms, finally sought professional help when her symptoms became unbearable.
"I went to the doctors and got prescribed medication for anxiety," she revealed. "I only took it for a short period, but it really helped me."
A Message of Hope
Now on the other side of her struggle, Molly-Mae hopes her honesty will help others facing similar battles.
"I'm feeling so much better now," she reassured fans. "But I think it's important to be open about these things. So many people go through it."
Her candid confession has sparked an outpouring of support from followers and fellow influencers alike, highlighting the very real mental health challenges that can affect anyone, regardless of their seemingly perfect social media presence.
