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McFly's Tom Fletcher said he 'just cried' after finally getting diagnosis


McFly star Tom Fletcher, who has joined The Voice UK as a coach, has opened up about his mental health and how he broke down in tears when he finally received a diagnosis

Tom joins his bandmate Danny Jones for The Voice UK in a joint chair (Image: ITV) In a heartfelt chat with Fearne Cotton, reported by Birmingham Live, he said: "Ever since I was a child, I've always been highly emotional. His journey led to a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, which according to the NHS, is a mental health condition that affects your moods, which can swing from 1 extreme to another. He opened up about his early days in the limelight, confessing that his weight "became an issue," leading him to a point where he abstained from eating and survived on coffee.

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