Actress Suranne Jones has revealed that her anxiety can 'spike' unexpectedly, even during routine activities like taking the London Underground. The 43-year-old star shared a selfie on Instagram this week, captioning it: 'Nervous on the tube this morning. My anxiety can spike and catch me unawares but I knew there were two beautiful women on the other side who just filled me up with love.'
Jones, known for her roles in 'Vigil' and 'Gentleman Jack', has been open about her long-standing battle with anxiety. In August, she disclosed that she has been taking medication following a breakdown and the loss of both parents. Her father died in January after contracting Covid-19, while her mother passed away five years ago.
Speaking on Fearne Cotton's 'Happy Place' podcast, Jones said: 'I'm on medication and, at some point, I'll aim to get off that. I think there's a huge taboo around it and I wasn't going to say it but I decided last night I should because it's important I think.' She explained that she was prescribed medication after her mother's death when she became too unwell, and her husband Laurence Akers was unable to help her at the time.
Jones described how her anxiety manifests in social situations, causing sweating and a change in her voice. 'The sweat started and the voice came out. I was like, 'Oh God, stop doing that!'' she said. She emphasised the importance of mental health, comparing it to physical fitness: 'Looking after your mental health is everything. It's like going to the gym, it's about looking after yourself.'
