Troubled Caroline Flack sought therapy after double heartbreak

Caroline Flack once revealed how she sought professional help for her mental health issues after she endured a  'toxic' break-up as her parents divorced.

The troubled TV presenter died over the weekend at the age of 40 after taking her own life at her north London home.

Before her death, Caroline spent Valentine's Day with her close friends and was said to have been 'terrified' and taking anti-depressants ahead of her assault trial next month.

Caroline previously said she'd been warned not to speak out by her management, but had been very open about her struggles in the past.

Speaking with The Times in 2013, Caroline revealed how she'd undergone therapy after the divorce of her beloved parents coincided with a troubling break-up of her own.

She told how she'd got involved with a musician – 'exactly the same age as me' she noted – shortly before her highly publicised romance with Harry Styles.

But sadly for the unluckly in love presenter, the relationship fell apart just as her parents made the decision to go their separate ways leading to much heartache.

Caroline recalled: "I don't know what it's like to go through your parents' divorce as a child, but as an adult it is really quite upsetting. I got a lot more involved than I should have. I knew a lot more than I should have. I understood more than I would have if I'd been younger.

The TV star admitted she clung on to her own doomed relationship even when things became 'toxic.'

"I was a stereotype heartbreak girl. You know the stereotype heartbreak girl you read about in books and magazines? I did everything you're not supposed to do when you're heartbroken. I really went through a break-up," she said.

But Caroline told the paper that therapy had done the trick and she was feeling 'content' – and 'the happiest I've ever been' – shortly before she went on to win Strictly Come Dancing and land a presenting gig on The X Factor.

In recent months, Caroline revealed she was suffering with her mental health again and had confided in someone but was worried she was 'draining them'.

Sharing a post on Instagram in October, Caroline said: "I wanted to write something about mental health day last week but I was knee deep in work. And some days it’s hard to write your feelings of your not in the right place.

"The last few weeks I’ve been in a really weird place… I find it hard to talk about it… I guess it’s anxiety and pressure of life… and when I actually reached out to someone they said I was draining.

"I feel like this is why some people keep their emotions to themselves. I certainly hate talking about my feelings. And being a burden is my biggest fear…

"I’m lucky to be able to pick myself up when things feel s**t. But what happens if someone can’t. Be nice to people. You never know what’s going on. Ever. [sic]"

She also 'liked' tweets over Christmas calling for those who felt sad to reach out for help and listed The Samaritans' suicide hotline.

The night before her death, a close friend of Caroline's stayed with her at her London flat.

According to sources, the morning afterwards, the friend left Caroline to pop to the shops. She returned to find she could not get into the flat and called Caroline's father, Ian, who gained entry to the property and found his daughter's body.

The Flack family confirmed Caroline's death with a short statement on Saturday evening. It said: 'We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today on the 15th February."

Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at  [email protected]

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