November 20th 2024.
Danny Jones, known for his participation in I'm A Celebrity, recently shared his struggles with anxiety that have plagued him since his teenage years. During an interview on This Morning, the 38-year-old musician opened up about a particularly severe panic attack he experienced, which left him feeling like he was going to vomit.
On tonight's episode of the popular ITV show, Danny confided in his fellow campmates that he has been in therapy since the age of 19 to help manage his anxiety. He recalled a time when he had a panic attack while being interviewed on a TV show, and he vividly described the distress he felt.
As he tried to answer a question, Danny suddenly felt overwhelmed and panicked when he noticed the camera on him. He went pale and thought he was going to vomit. He also mentioned that his heart rate went "crazy" in that moment. When asked by fellow campmate Jane Moore if he thought his anxiety stemmed from his childhood or being in a band, Danny replied that he feels like he "escaped a lot."
The emotional toll of his anxiety was evident as Danny put his head in his hands and was comforted by singer Tulisa. She praised his bravery for opening up and reminded him that people respect vulnerability. This isn't the first time Danny has spoken out about his struggles with anxiety. In a 2019 interview with The Belfast Telegraph, he revealed that he had experienced moments where he felt like he was dying due to severe panic attacks.
He described feeling claustrophobic, breaking out in cold sweats, and experiencing a tightness in his chest that made him worry he was having a heart attack. He also shared that he had dark thoughts that he couldn't control, which affected all aspects of his life including work, health, and sleep. But through therapy, reading books, and practicing breathing techniques, Danny was able to manage his anxiety and put himself back together.
Recognizing the signs of a panic attack can be difficult, but some symptoms to look out for include disorientation, a racing heartbeat, dizziness, feeling like you're losing control, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, tingling sensations, and nausea. For Danny, his anxiety even affected his work as a musician in the band McFly.
However, instead of relying on medication, he chose to train his brain to manage his anxiety through various methods such as improving his diet and fitness. He also hasn't had a panic attack since 2013. Since entering the jungle on I'm A Celebrity, Danny has made a lasting impression, particularly after successfully completing the series' first challenge. Alongside boxing legend Barry McGuigan, the duo navigated through locked chambers to find codes and unlock five padlocks for a chance at five stars.
Of course, being on I'm A Celebrity means facing some of your biggest fears, and for Danny, that included being surrounded by snakes. During the challenge, one sneaky snake even made its way into his shorts, causing him to yell out, "I've got a snake up my shorts!" Host Declan Donnelly couldn't resist making a joke, saying, "That is what's known here as a trouser snake." Luckily, an animal handler was there to assist Danny and remove the reptile from his shorts.
Despite his fear of snakes, Danny is a favorite to win this year's show, according to bookies and former Pointless host Richard Osman. Tune in to ITV and ITVX tomorrow at 9pm to catch the next episode of I'm A Celebrity. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with The Agency entertainment team by emailing us, calling, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We'd love to hear from you.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
