But I never expected the reaction to my posts. Loose Women's Denise Welch had no choice but to seduce her ex husband Benidorm's Tim Healy when they first metIt's the second instalment of Loose Women's brand new segment in which viewers get to know the ladies on a deeper level.As part of the show's 20th anniversary, it was Denise's turn to open up about her life before Loose Women. The rocker insists: "My dad's salt of the earth, and everything I've ever got, I've worked for. Denise Welch celebrates son Matty Healy's birthday in lockdown Denise Welch pays sweet tribute to The 1975 son Matty Healy with rare throwback Benidorm … It was probably one of the most terrifying moments of my life.”Fortunately, Denise improved and did not need the gruelling treatment.But she says: “My depression was so bad that ECT was the next step. "Life is full of joy and laughter when I’m not ill, all the usual ups and downs.“But a lot of special days were spoiled by my Unwelcome Visitor.“Putting them down in black and white in defiance of him proves he hasn’t beaten me and will never triumph. By numbing the pain for a short time, you’re lengthening the time it stays with you.
It didn't take long for 61-year-old Denise Welch to come clean about the shocking way she met her ex. I know I’m loved and cherished and I don’t have to worry about telling people he’s arrived.”Denise has long been an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken openly about her experiences.Last September she opened up on social media by sharing videos she made in the midst of a depressive episode.And the extraordinary response led to her writing her new book – The Unwelcome Visitor: Depression and How I Survive It.She says: “I’d been travelling to the North East to visit my sister Debra. Giving up alcohol doesn’t cure clinical depression but it stops it being compounded.”Denise, happily married to Lincoln Townley since 2013, adds: “Writing a memoir about depression makes it sound as if the last 30 years have been horrendous, which is rubbish. Denise Welch broke down on live TV yesterday as she poured out her heart over her marriage break-up. People were saying ‘You’ve helped me understand my son’s illness at last’ or ‘I’ve never really had much empathy before but now I want to learn about depression.’“That’s what made me burst into tears... and determined to write this book to try to help others.”Fans who have followed Denise’s TV career will be shocked to learn depression blighted her TV success on Spender, Byker Grove and Soldier, Soldier.In tomorrow’s Mirror we reveal how her attempts to ease the pain led to her self-medicating with drink.At the height of her fame as Corrie barmaid Natalie Horrocks she was on the path to alcoholism.
Denise, who was married to Benidorm star Tim Healy for 24 years, tells how she was “engulfed by a suicidal, pitch-black depression” after the birth of their first son. Doctors and cleaning experts weigh in, plus details on new protocols from Amtrak.Katie Price breaks both feet as family holiday turns into nightmareWatch live now: Ariane 5 to launch space tug and 2 satellitesKerry Washington's mother 'begged' her to become a lawyerExplainer: What we know about Covid-19 and airborne transmissionParis Saint-Germain 0-0 Lyon (aet, 6-5 on pens): PSG complete domestic clean sweep in last Coupe de la Ligue final€2.9m redundancy costs hit Dublin Port Company profitsKellyanne Conway’s daughter Claudia Marie Conway goes viral with liberal TikTok videosConfused about Britain's lockdown rules? My mouth twisted to one side, I couldn’t speak.“My body was out of my control. “Anyone who has depression will know that at times you will do anything to stop the pain,” says Denise.“Drinking just makes you 10 times worse. Denise, who was married to Benidorm star Tim Healy for 24 years, tells how she was “engulfed by a suicidal, pitch-black depression” after the birth of their first son.Her mum took her to the GP “practically catatonic” but she finally explained: “I am so depressed.”Denise says: “Without a flicker of sympathy, she said, ‘Well, I had five children, dear, and I just didn’t have time to get depressed.’ I still can’t quite believe it but her words are burned on my psyche.“Thirty years ago, no one that I could re- late to was talking about depression. I picked up my phone and, instinctively, started to film myself.“I felt stripped bare and vulnerable, but I felt I had to show how it felt. Eight years ago I got sober and it was the best thing I ever did.