Megan Barton-Hanson reveals she considered suicide pre-Love Island
Megan Barton-Hanson is one of the most confident, open and charming women we've seen on reality TV in decades – but the star has revealed that she is not always the happy, confident woman we know and love.
Megan has been open about her past struggles, and revealed that earlier this year, she felt that suicide was an option for her.
Speaking to Hussain Manawer in an interview published by The Mail Online, the model said that she even went so far as to ask her mother's permission to take her own life.
‘I have struggled with depression on and off throughout my life' she said.
''I remember even this year in January I was on the sofa with my mum asking her permission. Asking "can I kill myself?'
'It’s the worst thing watching someone you love suffer. And you can't help someone who doesn’t want to be helped, they can't see the light.'
Only months later, Megan came in third place on one of the globe's most watched reality shows, had met her partner Wes Nelson, and was inspiring millions of women to embrace their sexuality and necver shy away from being themselves.
Megan told the publication that Love Island was like a 'rehab' for her, after her struggles.
'I think it needs to be spoken about. I have been in that situation of, like, helplessness, when my mum and my nana said "what can I do for you?"
'And if more people were open about it, there would be more hope.'
It is tremendously saddening to think that Megan considered this, and we commend her for her strength in sharing her mental health issues.
Many people struggle in silence each day, and feel alone in their depression but hopefully Megan's openness will encourage them to seek the help they need and deserve.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation, please contact the free Pieta House 24-hour suicide helpline on 1800 247 247.
