Mhairi Black, the former SNP MP and deputy leader at Westminster, has spoken candidly about her struggles with mental health, including severe depression and anxiety. After years in a toxic political environment and a significant drop in her party's representation in Parliament, Black's life transformed following an ADHD diagnosis. She reflects on her distress during her time as an elected representative, admitting to panic attacks and a sense of inadequacy amidst her peers. A BBC documentary titled 'Mhairi Black: Being Me Again' further explores her experiences and mental health challenges.
"Everything was fried - my body, my mind was emotionally fried. I couldn't go out without throwing up. I would have panic attacks everywhere I went."
"I didn't understand what was going on and why I was feeling like this, I'm just beating myself up... because I'm thinking, well, everybody else is managing to get into work okay."
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