Olly Alexander, the former frontman of Years & Years and a 2024 Eurovision entrant for the UK, has candidly shared his journey with mental health challenges, including depression, self-harm, and eating disorders. In a recent appearance, he explained how his chaotic upbringing, including his parents' divorce at age 13, contributed to these struggles. He discussed his experiences with self-harm and bulimia, revealing the importance of therapy in his recovery after his manager encouraged him to seek help after signing a record deal. Alexander continues to advocate for mental health awareness.
"I don't think I managed it well because my parents split when I was 13. My house growing up was quite chaotic... I was self-harming."
"It wasn't until I actually signed a record deal that my manager said, 'You should start seeing a therapist. You know, you're about to sign a record deal. You can afford it.'"
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