Catherine Tyldesley breaks down in tears as she admits lockdown has put her in a ‘dark place’ after her mother was rushed to ICU for surgery
Catherine Tyldesley has uploaded a candid image of herself in tears onto Instagram on Sunday.
In support of Mental Health Awareness Month, the former Coronation Street star, 36, shared some struggles of her own as she admitted the current coronavirus lockdown has put her in a ‘dark place’.
The actress confessed she was left ‘crying all the time’ when her mother was sent to ICU for an emergency surgery – an ordeal which left her ‘unable to parent’ her son Alfie, five, who she shares with her photographer husband Tom Pitfield.
Overwhelmed: Catherine Tyldesley has uploaded a candid image of herself in tears onto Instagram on Sunday
‘Lockdown has brought up many emotions for many people’, the media personality penned.
On the challenges she’s recently faced, the soap star explained: ‘Some days have been incredibly hard. Dark. Unworkable.
‘When my mum was in ICU I could barely function. It seemed all I could do was cry. I couldn’t parent. My inner child simply craved my mums touch…
‘Thus I felt shame/mum guilt for not being able to ‘mother’ my own son. I’m lucky- I have a brilliant hands- on husband who has been the greatest support to us. Some people don’t have anyone. I can’t bare to imagine that.
‘Teamed with a huge change in my hormonal balance – last month was nothing short of horrendous.’
Candid: The ex-Coronation Street star, 36, admitted the current coronavirus lockdown has put her in a ‘dark place’ after her mum’s hospitalisation (pictured holding hands earlier this month)
‘I felt shame/mum guilt’: The actress confessed she was left ‘crying all the time’ when her mother was sent to ICU, an ordeal which left her ‘unable to parent’ her son Alfie, five
Come along: The thespian encouraged her social media followers to join her in sharing their experiences of mental health issues in an upcoming Instagram Live
The thespian encouraged her social media followers to join her in sharing their experiences of mental health issues in an Instagram Live with aesthetic doctor Jonquille Chantrey.
The TV sar ended her post: ‘It’s massively important to me that we all #TALK . We must help each other. That is why TODAY at 1pm I am joining the most wonderful panel to do just that … talk.
‘We will be going live on @drjonquillechantrey at 1pm. We will be talking about many aspects of mental health, especially those issues at the forefront of lockdown: #Stress #Anxiety #Depression #Parenthood #MumGuilt #HealthAnxiety #bodyissues #Issues with food/drink.
Worrying: The illness is not thought to be coronavirus-related, although Catherine’s mother (pictured in 2013) and father have reportedly both had the disease
‘We have the most incredible team today sharing their thoughts and feelings. We will be answering your questions. Let’s all support each other guys. Please keep taking. If you’re free – please join us at 1pm today ❤️❤️❤️ #mentalhealthawarenessmonth’. [sic]
Earlier this month, Catherine revealed her beloved mum was rushed to hospital to undergo emergency surgery.
The mother-of-one took to Instagram to praise the NHS for their ’round the clock care’ during a ‘horrendous’ week.
The illness is not thought to be coronavirus-related, although Catherine’s mother and father have reportedly both had the disease.
The news comes after Catherine revealed her grandfather is fighting for his life in hospital, having contracted COVID-19 also.
Her worries have lessened, however, as she revealed Janet is now home from hospital and recovering.
For information or support with mental health issues visit mind.org.uk or call 0300 123 3393.
Ill: Catherine said she is convinced her husband Tom Pitfield and son Alfie caught it on a flight in November last year