Island of love's Jack Fincham revealed that he is battling addiction and depression during an Instagram post on Tuesday, while discussing how to deal with a 'torrent' of online abuse and 'fake' friends.
The 30-year-old reality star admitted she was in a 'really dark place' with nowhere to turn or friends to talk to, after feeling like she had disappointed her loved ones.
Before uploading the video to his social media account, Jack wrote: 'Thanks for the amazing message of support[s] I am overwhelmed.
Battle: Jack Fincham revealed that he is battling addiction and depression during an Instagram post on Tuesday, while talking about dealing with a 'torrent' of online abuse and 'fake' friends.
`` I deleted this video because I was embarrassed, but I'm starting my road to recovery. And trust me, the comeback will be stronger #bekind '. [sic]
Then speaking to the camera while alone, a gloomy Jack said: 'To touch what's going on, I'm really struggling. I am really battling anxiety and depression, addiction and today I have taken some good steps to get help.
'I can't do it on my own. In this industry of fame is difficult, it is so fierce. One minute people like you and one minute they don't.
`` I've had a lot of fake friends come and go, I was shocked when I was in my dark space, all the people who said they would be there, they weren't.
Heartbroken: The 30-year-old reality star admitted he was truly in a 'dark place' with nowhere to turn or friends to talk to, after feeling like he had let down his loved ones.
'I'm not going to feel sorry for myself, I have my own responsibilities. I want to be a kind and personable person and I do my best. '
The star, who recently had a brush with the police and parted ways with TOWIE's Frankie Sims, admitted that hate on social media hurts him, but is choosing to speak to his followers as he has no one else to turn to apart from. of his family.
He continued: 'There have been obstacles, some people have opinions about my life. The torrent of abuse on Instagram has affected me greatly. It couldn't be further from the truth. Words hurt and we see them.
I thought he had thick skin, but obviously not, although I will come back, bigger and stronger.
Honest: Speaking to the camera while alone, a gloomy Jack said, 'To touch what's going on, I'm really struggling. I am really struggling with anxiety and depression, addiction and today I have taken some good steps to get help '
`` I turned off my likes and comments count because I was getting depressed. I was putting myself in a bad space.
'I can't argue with thousands of people and give them my side of the story.
'I will keep you posted, I am a happy and lucky person, I have a lot of love to give. But I don't know who I'm talking to, I'm talking to you because I feel like I don't have anyone else to talk to other than my family, obviously.
Turning my back: added: 'I've had a lot of fake friends coming and going, it surprised me when I was in my dark space, all the people who said they would be there, they weren't'
But sometimes other people's opinions help. Sorry to be depressing.
Jack explained why he decided to share his feelings: 'The reason I say this is that if I can help a person, I am happy.
'You should talk about mental health because it's serious, it's horrible. It affects you physically, you don't want to do anything or exercise. Get out of the house.
`` I'm sorry this is depressing, but I wanted to address it because in the last few weeks I have had some nasty and exaggerated comments.
Painful: The star, who recently had a brush with the police and parted ways with Frankie Sims, also said: 'You should talk about mental health because it's serious, it's horrible.
โPeople think it doesn't affect you, but it affects you, it's not pleasant. The added pressure of whatever you do is reflected on your family, that's the worst pressure on earth. I feel like I've let everyone down.
"I promise everyone that I have turned a new page and I want everyone to be proud."
He continued: 'I want you to like me because of the way you first saw me on TV, I hope you are well and send a lot of love. Sorry this was so bleak and sad. Keep going, you'll come out the other end. I hope it does.
โI think people need to remember and observe themselves, people who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
Challenges: He continued: 'There have been obstacles, some people have opinions about my life. The torrent of abuse on Instagram has affected me greatly. It couldn't be further from the truth. Words hurt and we see them '
โIf someone does something bad, it does not mean that they are a bad person. Like if someone does something nice, that doesn't make him a fucking Ghandi.
`` I urge people to think before commenting or posting, believe me, it affects people.
'This hasn't even scratched the surface of the full story, it's the most watered-down version you can get. I could make a movie, no I won't, maybe. Something you wouldn't even believe.
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Sadness: He continued: 'The added pressure of whatever you do is reflected on your family, that's the worst pressure on earth. I feel like I've let everyone down '
