Love Island’s Belle Hassan opens up on mental health – digitalspy.com

Love Island's Belle Hassan has opened up about her mental health struggles following her recent absence from social media.

The reality star, who entered the Casa Amor villa in the 2019 summer series of the ITV dating show, recently took to Instagram to share a heartfelt post, explaining that she's had a "long hard battle" with her mental health.

"Ive been putting this off for so long. Thinking over and over in my head not really knowing how or what to say Ive probably written and deleted this caption 20 times," she wrote.

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"Im an extremely private person always have been, and when an issue arises if you know me you will know Im always the strong one but the last few weeks Ive struggled."

She continued: "I feel like its about time I spoke out and was honest about my issues as normally I try to keep them quiet as I dont want people to think different of me.

"Ive had a long hard battle with my mental health and so many ups and downs smiles and tears Im okay one minute and then Im not okay the next and as so many of you have asked why Ive been so quiet on Instagram I thought I would just try to explain my self its because in basic terms Ive needed to take a break. A break from comparing my self from feeling like Im not enough even to getting so consumed by what others are doing and posting."

She went on to say that she felt the need to speak up so other people struggling know they're not alone.

"But I just dont want people to think they are on their own just because all these people lean on you and you're the strong one doesnt mean you cant have weak times, or even take time out to heal you first. Just because you are strong doesnt mean you cant hurt and cry and be sad," she added.

"Even when you are low you are still strong and what ever you are going through you will come out stronger than before."

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She finished the post: "Just hope every one knows its okay to take time out to look after yourself and your mind, social media can be a hard place.

"All I can do is better my self and work out my happy medium, but babies Im back, not perfect but trying my best to better my mind and better my page and content for you all this is something I really find difficult (as you can probably tell Its not my strong point) hope your [sic] all keeping safe and have had a beautiful week."

Love Island airs on ITV2, and you can catch up on the show via ITV Hub.

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We would encourage anyone who identifies with the topics raised in this article to reach out. Organisations who can offer support include Samaritans on 116 123 (www.samaritans.org) or Mind on 0300 123 3393 (www.mind.org.uk). Readers in the US are encouraged to visit mentalhealth.gov.

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