Jamie Laing on his ‘lowest point’ and the ‘stigma’ around men’s mental health
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Jamie Laing opens up about his ‘lowest point’ and how he recovered
- Reality star Jamie Laing revealed his first panic attack 14 years ago was his "lowest point" mentally, leading to severe anxiety.
- He emphasises the importance of men discussing mental health, recalling his feelings of loneliness and isolation during his initial panic attack.
- Laing encourages men to open up to friends, citing his own experience of finding relief after confiding in a friend and forming a supportive WhatsApp group.
- He recently completed an ultramarathon for Comic Relief, raising over £2 million, and highlighted the mental challenges of the run, using it as a metaphor for overcoming mental health struggles.
- Laing advocates for vulnerability and open communication, emphasising acceptance, talking about feelings, and exercise as key steps towards better mental well-being.