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Simon Gregson on deathbed fear that made him finally seek help for anxiety

The actor has opened up about his mental health

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson previously revealed his devastating battle with a health condition.

Last year, the Steve McDonald actor opened up about his long battle with anxiety.

I’m A Celeb star Simon – who will appear on Deal or No Deal on Saturday (May 25) – told how he has always been desperate for people to like him. But after consulting with a psychiatrist he got to the root of his problems.

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Simon previously opened up about his anxiety battle (Credit: ITV)

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson on anxiety struggle

Diagnosed with anxiety, Simon worked out coping mechanisms to help him deal with his condition. He now speaks out to help others.

He told The Sun in July 2023: “Everyone has a mental trigger that can help with recovery. For me, it was thinking, ‘Do I want to be surrounded by my family on my deathbed wishing I had worried more?’

“No, I didn’t. That was a eureka moment. So now I just let things go. I’ve learned to train my brain not to hold on to stuff that doesn’”

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